Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.84
Serve Before Presenting a Request
“After offering lunch to the Lord, Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa submitted that the period of Cāturmāsya had already arrived.”
What the purport teaches
- Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa offered lunch to the Lord.
- After offering lunch, he spoke to the Lord about Cāturmāsya.
- He submitted that the period of Cāturmāsya had already arrived.
Try this today
Offer someone a meal today with thoughtful care.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa’s care for the Lord before he spoke?
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.