Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.20
The Lord Gladly Accepts His Devotee’s Rice
“After this incident the Lord ate raw rice given by Śuklāmbara Brahmacārī and explained very elaborately the import of the “harer nāma” śloka mentioned in the Bṛhan-nāradīya Purāṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Śuklāmbara Brahmacārī lived in Navadvīpa on the bank of the Ganges. He approached Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu with a begging bag containing rice while the Lord danced in ecstasy.
- The Lord was so pleased with His devotee that He immediately snatched the bag and ate the raw rice. No one stopped Him, and He finished the entire supply.
- The Lord also explained in great detail the meaning of the “harer nāma” śloka from the Bṛhan-nāradīya Purāṇa.
Try this today
Read the description of the Lord accepting the rice, and pause to reflect on His pleasure in His devotee.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the Lord being so pleased with Śuklāmbara Brahmacārī?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.