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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 10.109
কেহ পৈড়, কেহ নাড়ু, কেহ পিঠাপানা ।
বহুমূল্য উত্তম-প্রসাদ-প্রকার যার নানা ॥ ১০৯ ॥
keha paiḍa, keha nāḍu, keha piṭhā-pānā
bahu-mūlya uttama-prasāda-prakāra yāra nānā
Some brought paiḍa [a coconut preparation], some brought sweetballs, and some brought cakes and sweet rice. The prasādam was of different varieties, all very costly.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Some devotees brought paiḍa, a coconut preparation.
Others brought sweetballs, cakes, and sweet rice.
The prasādam came in different varieties, and all of it was very costly.
Tender service. Food prepared and carried with love becomes a medium of intimate exchange.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Govinda could not go out that day, however, and therefore he was unable to accept prasādam. From the character of Govinda it is to be learned that we may sometimes commit offenses for the service of the Lord, but not for sense gratification.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 10
Learn the words of the verse.
Take one thing from this verse into your day.
What do these varied preparations help you notice about the devotees’ care in bringing food for the Lord?
When helping prepare or share prasādam today, give careful attention to one small detail.
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