Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.67
Give Generously for the Deity
“As soon as the people of the village had understood that the Deity was going to be installed, they had brought their entire stocks of rice, dhal and wheat flour. They brought such large quantities that the entire surface of the top of the hill was filled.”
What the purport teaches
- The villagers learned that the Deity was going to be installed.
- They brought their entire stocks of rice, dhal and wheat flour.
- Their offerings were so plentiful that they filled the entire surface of the hilltop.
Try this today
Set aside some rice, dhal or flour today to contribute to a Deity’s food preparation.
Ask yourself
What strikes me about the villagers’ willingness to bring their entire stocks?
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.