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Lord Jagannath's Maha-prasada

  Lord Jagannath's Maha-prasada Pastime from Caitenya-mangala by Srila Lochan Dasa Thakura Narada Muni once went to Vaikuntha and served Mother Laxmi very attentively. Sri Laxmi was very pleased and requested Narada Muni to ask for any boon. Narada Muni replied, "My dear Mother Laxmi, you must promise that whatever I ask for, you will grant." Laxmi Devi wowed that she would gladly fulfill his desire. The great saint revealed his wish: Narada Muni requested Laxmi Devi to give him the maha-prasada remnants of Lord Narayana. Suddenly Laxmi Devi's mood changed and her face became clenched with worry. "Please ask me for anything else except for the Lord's prasada," she begged. "A few days ago the Lord instructed me not to give His prasada to anyone. You must understand that I cannot disobey my husband's order. My dear son, 1 cannot give you prasada" Narada was very adamant and reminded Devi of her promise. "You are the dear wife of Lord Nar...