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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.85

One Fruit Gave Full Satisfaction

“The fruits had no seeds or skins. They were full of nectarean juice and were so sweet that a man would be fully satisfied by eating only one.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.85, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The fruits had neither seeds nor skins.
  • They were full of nectarean juice and were very sweet.
  • Eating only one fruit could fully satisfy a person.

Try this today

Read the description slowly, pausing to notice each quality of the fruits.

Ask yourself

What strikes you about the complete satisfaction these fruits gave?

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.

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