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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.77

Offering Followed by Meditation

“After offering the pulp, he meditates outside the temple door. In the meantime, Lord Kṛṣṇa, having eaten the pulp, leaves the plate empty.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.77, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After offering the coconut pulp, he meditates outside the temple door.
  • In the meantime, Lord Kṛṣṇa eats the pulp.
  • Having eaten the pulp, Lord Kṛṣṇa leaves the plate empty.

Try this today

After offering food to Lord Kṛṣṇa today, spend a quiet moment meditating on Him.

Ask yourself

How can I make space for meditation after making an offering?

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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