Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.86
Annakūṭa Celebrated Again by Mercy
“Seeing the influence of Mādhavendra Purī, all the people gathered there were struck with wonder. They saw that the Annakūṭa ceremony, which had been performed before during the time of Kṛṣṇa, was now taking place again by the mercy of Śrī Mādhavendra Purī.”
What the purport teaches
- The people were amazed by Mādhavendra Purī’s influence. By his mercy, the Annakūṭa ceremony from Kṛṣṇa’s time was taking place again.
- Following Kṛṣṇa’s advice, the cowherd men of Vṛndāvana gave up their planned worship of King Indra. Instead, they worshiped the cows, brāhmaṇas and Govardhana Hill.
- Kṛṣṇa expanded Himself and declared, “I am Govardhana Hill.” He accepted all the paraphernalia and food offered to the hill.
Try this today
Reread Kṛṣṇa’s declaration today and reflect briefly on His acceptance of the offerings.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about Kṛṣṇa personally accepting the offerings to Govardhana Hill?
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.