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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 15.211
দুগ্ধতুম্বী, দুগ্ধকুষ্মাণ্ড, বেসর, লাফ্রা ।
মোচাঘণ্ট, মোচাভাজা, বিবিধ শাক্রা ॥ ২১১ ॥
dugdha-tumbī, dugdha-kuṣmāṇḍa, vesara, lāphrā
mocā-ghaṇṭa, mocā-bhājā, vividha śākrā
There were preparations of dugdha-tumbī, dugdha-kuṣmāṇḍa, vesara, lāphrā, mocā-ghaṇṭa, mocā-bhājā and other vegetables.
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The meal included preparations of dugdha-tumbī and dugdha-kuṣmāṇḍa.
Vesara and lāphrā were also among the preparations.
Mocā-ghaṇṭa, mocā-bhājā, and other vegetables were included.
Festive affection and reconciliation. Festivals, reciprocal hospitality, and the deliverance of Amogha show affectionate grace.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Rāmānanda Vasu and Satyarāja Khān asked some questions, and Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu instructed them that all householder devotees must engage themselves in the service of Vaiṣṇavas exclusively devoted to chanting the holy name of the Lord. He also instructed the Vaiṣṇavas from Khaṇḍa, as well as Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya and Vidyā-vācaspati, and He praised Murāri Gupta for his firm faith in the lotus feet of Lord Rāmacandra.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 15
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What does this list help you notice about the range of vegetables prepared for the meal?
Read the names of these preparations aloud once, giving each name careful attention.
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