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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.34

Offerings Beyond Complete Description

“There were also various types of pickles — lemon pickle, berry pickle and so on. Indeed, I am not able to describe the variety of food offered to Lord Jagannātha.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.34, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Various pickles were offered to Lord Jagannātha, including lemon pickle and berry pickle.
  • The author describes the foods offered as far as possible.
  • He finally admits that he cannot describe their variety completely.

Try this today

Pause today to appreciate the variety of foods offered to Lord Jagannātha in this description.

Ask yourself

What does the author's admission help you appreciate about these offerings?

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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