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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.85

Welcoming the Lord With Joyful Personal Service

“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu arrived at his home, Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya, being greatly pleased, offered the Lord a nice sitting place and personally washed His feet.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.85, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya was greatly pleased when Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu arrived at his home.
  • He offered the Lord a nice sitting place.
  • He personally washed the Lord’s feet.

Try this today

Prepare a clean, comfortable sitting place for someone you welcome today.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the personal welcome Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya offered?

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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