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Practical Care Before Serving Prasādam

“Upon saying this, Advaita Ācārya supplied water to the two Lords so that They could wash Their hands. The two Lords then sat down and, smiling, began to eat the prasādam.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.78, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Ācārya supplied water to the two Lords.
  • The water enabled Them to wash Their hands before eating.
  • The two Lords sat down and, smiling, began to eat the prasādam.

Try this today

Before a meal today, make sure water is available for washing hands.

Ask yourself

What small act of care can help someone feel welcome at a meal?

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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