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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 15.212
বৃদ্ধকুষ্মাণ্ডবড়ীর ব্যঞ্জন অপার ।
ফুলবড়ী-ফল-মূল বিবিধ প্রকার ॥ ২১২ ॥
vṛddha-kuṣmāṇḍa-baḍīra vyañjana apāra
phulabaḍī-phala-mūla vividha prakāra
There were unlimited quantities of vṛddha-kuṣmāṇḍa-baḍī, phula-baḍī, fruits and various roots.
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There were unlimited quantities of vṛddha-kuṣmāṇḍa-baḍī.
Phula-baḍī was also present in unlimited quantities.
The abundant food included fruits and various roots.
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 stands out to you about the abundance described here?
Read the list slowly today, noticing both the prepared foods and the fruits and roots.
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