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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.86

The Whole Family Joined in Honoring the Lord

“Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya and his whole family then sprinkled that water over their heads. They then offered the Lord new underwear and outer garments.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.86, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya and his whole family took part.
  • They sprinkled the water from washing the Lord’s feet over their heads.
  • They offered the Lord new underwear and outer garments.

Try this today

Read this translation with a family member and name the two acts of service described.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the whole family taking part in honoring the Lord?

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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