Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.63
Dressing and Decorating the Deity
“After the body of the Deity was cleansed, He was dressed very nicely with new garments. Then sandalwood pulp, tulasī garlands and other fragrant flower garlands were placed upon the body of the Deity.”
What the purport teaches
- After His body was cleansed, the Deity was dressed very nicely in new garments.
- Sandalwood pulp was placed upon His body.
- The Deity was adorned with tulasī garlands and other fragrant flower garlands.
Try this today
Spend a moment recalling the new garments, sandalwood pulp and garlands described in the translation.
Ask yourself
What do these garments and fragrant decorations help you notice about the care offered to the Deity?
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.