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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.223

Joyfully Receive Lord Jagannātha’s Prasādam

“At that time the Bhaṭṭācārya had not even washed his mouth, nor had he taken his bath or finished his morning duties. Nonetheless, he was very pleased to receive the prasādam of Lord Jagannātha.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.223, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Bhaṭṭācārya had not yet washed his mouth.
  • He had neither taken his bath nor finished his morning duties.
  • Nonetheless, he was very pleased to receive the prasādam of Lord Jagannātha.

Try this today

Spend a moment today reflecting on his joy in receiving Lord Jagannātha’s prasādam.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the Bhaṭṭācārya’s pleasure in receiving prasādam?

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.

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