Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.89
Attentive Service Again and Again
“As soon as half of the vegetable in the pot was finished, Advaita Ācārya filled it up again. In this way, as the Lord finished half of a preparation, Advaita Ācārya again and again filled it up.”
What the purport teaches
- Advaita Ācārya notices when half of the vegetable preparation in the pot is finished.
- As soon as that happens, He fills the pot again.
- He repeats this service again and again as the Lord finishes half of each preparation.
Try this today
During a meal today, notice whether someone needs more food and offer to replenish their serving.
Ask yourself
How can I become more attentive to someone's needs while serving them?
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.