Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.56
The Desire to Personally Serve the Lord
“All these episodes have been elaborately described by Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura. Then one day Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura extended an invitation to the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura elaborately described these episodes. The translation then mentions Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura’s invitation to the Lord.
- The purport describes Advaita Ācārya’s wish that Caitanya Mahāprabhu would come alone, so he could feed Him to His great satisfaction.
- A big rainstorm prevented the other sannyāsīs from reaching Advaita Ācārya’s house. According to Advaita Ācārya’s desire, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu came alone and accepted the prasādam.
Try this today
Before one act of service today, pause and consider how to make it genuinely satisfying for the recipient.
Ask yourself
When I offer service, how much attention do I give to the recipient’s satisfaction?
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.