Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.147
Honoring a Devotee’s Request
“Because of Śivānanda Sena’s glories, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu ate all kinds of prasādam to honor his request. However, the Lord ate more than necessary, and therefore His mind was dissatisfied.”
What the purport teaches
- Because of Śivānanda Sena’s glories, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu honored his request.
- The Lord ate all kinds of prasādam that were offered.
- He ate more than necessary, however, and His mind was dissatisfied.
Try this today
At a meal today, offer food without pressing anyone to eat more than they want.
Ask yourself
When offering food, do I consider how much the other person wishes to eat?
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.