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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.91

Taking Prasādam at the Lord’s Request

“While Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya was massaging Him, the Lord asked him to go take prasādam. After taking prasādam, he returned to the lotus feet of the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.91, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya was massaging the Lord.
  • The Lord asked him to go and take prasādam.
  • After taking prasādam, he returned to the lotus feet of the Lord.

Try this today

When taking prasādam today, pause to remember the Lord’s caring request.

Ask yourself

What does Vallabha Bhaṭṭācārya’s response show you about receiving the Lord’s direction?

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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