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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.350

Welcoming the Lord into One’s Home

“Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya then took the Lord with him to his home, saying, “Today’s luncheon will be at my home.” In this way he invited the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.350, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya took the Lord with him to his home.
  • He invited the Lord by saying, “Today’s luncheon will be at my home.”
  • His invitation was a direct and personal offer of hospitality.

Try this today

Invite someone to share a meal with you.

Ask yourself

How can I make an invitation feel warm and personal?

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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