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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 6.46
এত বলি’ পীঠা-পানা সব খাওয়াইলা ।
ভিক্ষা করাঞা আচমন করাইলা ॥ ৪৬ ॥
eta bali’ pīṭhā-pānā saba khāoyāilā
bhikṣā karāñā ācamana karāilā
After saying this, he made them all eat the various cakes and condensed-milk preparations. After feeding them, he offered them water to wash their hands, feet and mouths.
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After speaking, the host made everyone eat the various cakes.
He also served them the condensed-milk preparations.
After feeding them, he offered water to wash their hands, feet and mouths.
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:
The Bhaṭṭācārya then became acquainted with Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and arranged accommodations at his aunt’s house. His brother-in-law, Gopīnātha Ācārya, established that Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu was Kṛṣṇa Himself, but Sārvabhauma and his many disciples could not accept this.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”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
Do I notice what others need after a meal as well as during it?
After serving someone food today, offer water for washing.
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