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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.41

Serving and Accepting Mahā-prasādam with Happiness

“Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya made arrangements to bring various kinds of mahā-prasādam from the Jagannātha temple. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu then accepted lunch with great happiness.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.41, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya arranged to bring mahā-prasādam from the Jagannātha temple.
  • He arranged for various kinds of mahā-prasādam.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu accepted the lunch with great happiness.

Try this today

When accepting prasādam today, pause to appreciate the care taken to provide it.

Ask yourself

How can I bring more care and happiness to serving and accepting mahā-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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