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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.220

Care in Arranging the Meal

“On two sides of the stack of food were pitchers filled with scented cold water. The flowers of the tulasī tree were placed atop the mound of rice.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.220, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Pitchers of water stood on two sides of the stack of food.
  • The water was scented and cold.
  • Flowers of the tulasī tree were placed atop the mound of rice.

Try this today

Today, set out drinking water carefully when preparing a meal.

Ask yourself

What details of care do you notice in this arrangement?

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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