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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.236

The Lord Chooses to Eat Together

“Accepting their invitation, the Lord asked them to bring all the prasādam there so that He could eat it with His devotees.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.236, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted the devotees’ invitations.
  • He asked them to bring all the prasādam to the place where He was staying.
  • His request allowed Him to eat with His devotees rather than dine separately.

Try this today

Arrange to share prasādam with someone rather than eat alone.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the Lord’s wish to eat with His devotees?

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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