Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.104
Serving the Lords With Fragrance
“Śrī Advaita Ācārya then smeared the bodies of the Lords with sandalwood pulp and then placed very fragrant flower garlands on Their chests.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Advaita Ācārya smeared the bodies of the Lords with sandalwood pulp.
- He then placed flower garlands on Their chests.
- The garlands were very fragrant, another detail of His service to the Lords.
Try this today
Read the verse slowly and recall the two offerings used to serve the Lords.
Ask yourself
How does Advaita Ācārya’s care with sandalwood and flowers deepen my appreciation of service?
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.