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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.63

Serving the Lord and His Associates

“Then Vallabha Bhaṭṭa brought in a great quantity of Lord Jagannātha’s mahā-prasādam and sumptuously fed Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His associates.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.63, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vallabha Bhaṭṭa brought a great quantity of Lord Jagannātha’s mahā-prasādam.
  • He sumptuously fed Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • His generous service also included the Lord’s associates.

Try this today

When offering food today, make sure everyone present is included.

Ask yourself

How can my hospitality include others rather than only a principal guest?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.

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