Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.112
Kṛṣṇa’s Touch Gives Prasādam Spiritual Qualities
“Therefore, it is to be understood that the spiritual nectar of Kṛṣṇa’s lips has touched these ordinary ingredients and transferred to them all their spiritual qualities.
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu explained that the spiritual nectar of Kṛṣṇa’s lips had touched the ordinary ingredients.
- Through that touch, the ingredients received spiritual qualities and became extraordinary and spiritually delicious.
- Everyone had tasted these ingredients before. Their uncommon flavor was proof that prasādam becomes delicious by touching Kṛṣṇa’s lips.
Try this today
Before receiving prasādam today, recall that its spiritual qualities come from the touch of Kṛṣṇa’s lips.
Ask yourself
How does remembering Kṛṣṇa’s touch change my understanding of prasādam?
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.