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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.56

Tulasī Flowers and Scented Rosewater

“Upon the stack of boiled rice and all the vegetables were flowers of the tulasī trees. There were also pots filled with scented rosewater.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.56, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Flowers of the tulasī trees were placed upon the stack of boiled rice.
  • Tulasī flowers were also placed upon all the vegetables.
  • There were pots filled with scented rosewater.

Try this today

Pause today to picture the tulasī flowers on the rice and vegetables, with rosewater nearby.

Ask yourself

What do these flowers and scented water add to your picture of the arrangement?

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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