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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 15.88
এই মত ব্যঞ্জনের শাক, মূল, ফল ।
এত মত চিড়া, হুড়ুম, সন্দেশ সকল ॥ ৮৮ ॥
ei mata vyañjanera śāka, mūla, phala
ei mata ciḍā, huḍuma, sandeśa sakala
“Thus with great care and attention Rāghava Paṇḍita prepares spinach, other vegetables, radishes, fruits, chipped rice, powdered rice and sweetmeats.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Rāghava Paṇḍita prepared spinach, other vegetables and radishes.
He also prepared fruits, chipped rice, powdered rice and sweetmeats.
He made these varied preparations with great care and attention.
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:
When the Lord bade farewell to Rāghava Paṇḍita, Vāsudeva Datta, the residents of Kulīna-grāma and other devotees, He praised them for their transcendental qualities. 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.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 15
Learn the words of the verse.
Take one thing from this verse into your day.
Do I give simple preparations as much attention as special ones?
Give one simple food preparation your undivided attention today.
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