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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 6.42
সুবর্ণ-থালীর অন্ন উত্তম ব্যঞ্জন ।
ভক্তগণ-সঙ্গে প্রভু করেন ভোজন ॥ ৪২ ॥
suvarṇa-thālīra anna uttama vyañjana
bhakta-gaṇa-saṅge prabhu karena bhojana
Caitanya Mahāprabhu was offered special rice and first-class vegetables on golden plates. He thus took lunch in the company of His devotees.
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Caitanya Mahāprabhu was offered special rice and first-class vegetables.
The food was served on golden plates.
He took lunch in the company of His devotees.
Doubt transformed to devotion. Intellectual resistance gives way to a profound change of heart.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya then took Him to his home. Meanwhile, Gopīnātha Ācārya, the brother-in-law of Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya, met Mukunda Datta and talked to him about Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s acceptance of sannyāsa and His journey to Jagannātha Purī.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 6
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
Sevā · Love translated into service
Devotional service expressed through cleansing, caring, teaching, honoring others, and living as Kṛṣṇa’s servant. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “offered”, “served”
Sādhu-saṅga · Love grows through association
Spiritual association shapes the movement, empowers disciples, and reveals truths through loving conversations. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “company of”
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How can I appreciate the opportunity to share a meal with devotees?
Invite a devotee to share a meal with you today, if possible.
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