Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.193
Affection Within the Principles of Renunciation
“After this, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya said, “My Lord, there are ten sannyāsīs with You.””
What the purport teaches
- A sannyāsī should not cook food for himself or accept an invitation to a devotee’s house continuously for many days.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was very kind and affectionate toward His devotees, yet He would not accept a long invitation. Out of affection, He accepted only five days in the month.
- Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya noted that ten sannyāsīs were living with the Lord.
Try this today
Ask someone you wish to host what arrangements would respect their religious commitments.
Ask yourself
How can affection and respect for religious principles guide your hospitality together?
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.