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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 14.34
লেম্বু-কুল-আদি নানা-প্রকার আচার ।
লিখিতে না পারি প্রসাদ কতেক প্রকার ॥ ৩৪ ॥
lembu-kula-ādi nānā-prakāra ācāra
likhite nā pāri prasāda kateka prakāra
There were also various types of pickles — lemon pickle, berry pickle and so on. Indeed, I am not able to describe the variety of food offered to Lord Jagannātha.
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Various pickles were offered to Lord Jagannātha, including lemon pickle and berry pickle.
The author describes the foods offered as far as possible.
He finally admits that he cannot describe their variety completely.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
After this, when Lord Jagannātha’s ratha car stopped moving, King Pratāparudra called for many elephants to pull it, but they were unsuccessful. Seeing this, Lord Caitanya began to push the car from behind with His head, and the car began moving.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 14
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
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In this verse: “offered”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
What does the author's admission help you appreciate about these offerings?
Pause today to appreciate the variety of foods offered to Lord Jagannātha in this description.
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