Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.254
Attentive Service After the Meal
“After Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu finished eating, the Bhaṭṭācārya poured water for the Lord to wash His mouth, hands and legs and offered Him flavored spices, tulasī-mañjarīs, cloves and cardamom.”
What the purport teaches
- The Bhaṭṭācārya continued serving Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu after He finished eating.
- He poured water for the Lord to wash His mouth, hands and legs.
- He offered the Lord flavored spices, tulasī-mañjarīs, cloves and cardamom.
Try this today
Offer water to someone after a meal today.
Ask yourself
Do I notice the small needs that remain after a meal?
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.