Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.168
Householders Support Those Who Teach Spiritually
“Since Advaita Ācārya was giving alms and food to Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the other devotees, headed by Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura, also desired to give Him alms and invite Him for lunch.”
What the purport teaches
- Although Advaita Ācārya was supplying Caitanya Mahāprabhu with prasādam, the other devotees also desired to offer Him prasādam.
- The purport describes inviting a nearby sannyāsī into one’s home as the duty of all gṛhasthas, or householders.
- Householders provide food and lodging, while the sannyāsī enlightens the inhabitants in spiritual understanding.
Try this today
Take one small step toward helping provide a meal for a visiting sannyāsī, such as asking whether assistance is needed.
Ask yourself
How can hospitality support those who share spiritual understanding?
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.