Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.66
An Offering and an Undisclosed Intention
“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu entered the room, He saw three divisions of food, and He knew that all of these were meant for Kṛṣṇa. However, He did not understand the intentions of Advaita Ācārya.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw three servings of food and thought that all were meant for Kṛṣṇa.
- Advaita Ācārya personally offered the serving on the metal plate to Kṛṣṇa.
- The two servings on banana leaves were intended for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Lord Nityānanda. Advaita Ācārya had not disclosed this intention.
Try this today
Today, recall which serving was offered to Kṛṣṇa and whom the other two servings were intended for.
Ask yourself
How did Advaita Ācārya’s intention differ from what Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu understood?
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.