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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 10.130
সব দ্রব্যের কিছু কিছু উপযোগ কৈলা ।
স্বাদু, সুগন্ধি দেখি’ বহু প্রশংসিলা ॥ ১৩০ ॥
saba dravyera kichu kichu upayoga kailā
svādu, sugandhi dekhi’ bahu praśaṁsilā
He tasted a little of everything they contained and praised it all for its flavor and aroma.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu tasted a little of everything in the bags.
He praised all the preparations, not merely a few.
His praise specifically recognized their flavor and aroma.
Tender service. Food prepared and carried with love becomes a medium of intimate exchange.
The mood of Antya 10 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas
From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
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. Govinda induced the Lord to eat all the food delivered by the devotees of Bengal for His service.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.
How could you express more thoughtful appreciation for food prepared for you?
Thank someone who prepares your food, mentioning one particular flavor or aroma you appreciate.
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