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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.202

Sharing Before Taking the Last Remnants

“The remnants of food left by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu were later distributed among devotees who begged for them, and finally Govinda personally took the last remnants.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 12.202, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Devotees begged for the remnants of food left by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • These remnants were distributed among them.
  • Finally, Govinda personally took the last remnants.

Try this today

At a shared meal today, offer others their portions before taking your own.

Ask yourself

What can you learn from Govinda receiving his portion last?

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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