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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.233

Preparing Meals for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu

“Taking this opportunity, Śrī Advaita Ācārya Prabhu sent for mother Śacīdevī, and she remained at His house for seven days to prepare the meals for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.233, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Advaita Ācārya Prabhu took the opportunity to send for mother Śacīdevī.
  • She remained at His house for seven days.
  • During her stay, she prepared the meals for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Try this today

Help prepare one meal today, remembering mother Śacīdevī’s service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What does mother Śacīdevī’s meal preparation help you appreciate about practical service?

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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