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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.283

Serving the Lord by Offering Alms

“I shall also describe in full detail how Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya perfectly rendered service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu by offering Him alms.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.283, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya rendered service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu by offering Him alms.
  • His service is described as perfectly rendered.
  • The author promises to describe this service in full detail.

Try this today

Take a moment today to reflect on offering alms as service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Ask yourself

What can I learn from the care implied in perfectly rendered service?

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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