Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.283
Serve by Distributing Prasādam
“At this time, Raghunātha dāsa approached Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu and, according to His order, prepared a feast and distributed prasādam composed of chipped rice and curd.”
What the purport teaches
- Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī was a householder when he met Nityānanda Prabhu. Following His advice, he carried out the festival of dadhi-ciḍā-prasāda.
- This special preparation from Bengal mixes chipped rice with curd, sometimes adding sandeśa and mango.
- The food is offered to the Deity and then distributed to the public. According to Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu’s order, Raghunātha dāsa prepared and distributed this feast.
Try this today
Share a small portion of prasādam with someone today.
Ask yourself
How does Raghunātha dāsa’s service show the connection between receiving guidance and acting on it?
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.