Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.46
Caring for Guests Throughout the Meal
“After saying this, he made them all eat the various cakes and condensed-milk preparations. After feeding them, he offered them water to wash their hands, feet and mouths.”
What the purport teaches
- After speaking, the host made everyone eat the various cakes.
- He also served them the condensed-milk preparations.
- After feeding them, he offered water to wash their hands, feet and mouths.
Try this today
After serving someone food today, offer water for washing.
Ask yourself
Do I notice what others need after a meal as well as during it?
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.