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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.83

A Family Shares in Serving the Lord

“Śrī Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa took Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to his home. After he washed the Lord’s feet, all the members of his family drank the water.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.83, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa brought Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu into his home.
  • He washed the Lord’s feet.
  • All the members of his family drank the water that had washed the Lord’s feet.

Try this today

Invite a family member to read this account of serving the Lord with you.

Ask yourself

How might I share an act of devotional service with my family?

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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