Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.74
Making Room for Duty and Care
“Tapana Miśra then said, “Sanātana has some duty to perform; therefore he cannot accept lunch now. At the conclusion of the meal, I shall supply Sanātana with some remnants.””
What the purport teaches
- Tapana Miśra explained that Sanātana had a duty to perform.
- Because of this duty, Sanātana could not accept lunch at that time.
- Tapana Miśra promised to supply Sanātana with some remnants when the meal was finished.
Try this today
When offering someone food today, ask what time works for them.
Ask yourself
How can I consider someone's duties when offering them food?
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.