Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.87
Initiation, Service, and Brahminical Duties
“All the brāhmaṇas present on that occasion were initiated by Mādhavendra Purī into the Vaiṣṇava cult, and Mādhavendra Purī engaged them in different types of service.”
What the purport teaches
- Mādhavendra Purī initiated all the brāhmaṇas present into the Vaiṣṇava cult and engaged them in different services.
- A qualified brāhmaṇa must know the Vedic scriptures and teach others to study them. He must also be expert in worship and Vedic rituals, assisting others in performing ceremonies.
- A brāhmaṇa accepts contributions but keeps only as much as required. He gives the balance to others in charity.
Try this today
Set aside one useful item you do not need to give in charity today.
Ask yourself
How might keeping only what you require help you serve others?
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.