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Waiting for Caitanya Mahāprabhu

“But the devotees would not accept the prasādam until Caitanya Mahāprabhu took it. Svarūpa Gosvāmī informed the Lord of this.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.40, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The devotees would not accept the prasādam immediately.
  • They waited until Caitanya Mahāprabhu took it.
  • Svarūpa Gosvāmī informed the Lord that the devotees were waiting.

Try this today

Before accepting prasādam today, pause to remember the devotees waiting for Caitanya Mahāprabhu to take it.

Ask yourself

What does the devotees' waiting show you about their regard for Caitanya Mahāprabhu?

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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