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Offering Ongoing Hospitality

“The brāhmaṇa said, “My dear Sanātana, as long as you remain at Kāśī, please accept lunch at my place.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.80, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The brāhmaṇa addressed Sanātana warmly as “My dear Sanātana.”
  • He asked Sanātana to accept lunch at his home.
  • The invitation extended for as long as Sanātana remained at Kāśī.

Try this today

If someone is visiting, offer a specific time when they can join you for lunch.

Ask yourself

What can I learn from an invitation that considers someone’s whole stay?

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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