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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.113

Prasādam Reveals Qualities of Kṛṣṇa’s Lips

“A fragrance and taste that are uncommon and greatly enchanting and that make one forget all other experiences are attributes of Kṛṣṇa’s lips.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 16.113, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Uncommon and greatly enchanting fragrance and taste are attributes of Kṛṣṇa’s lips.
  • These qualities are so absorbing that they make one forget all other experiences.
  • In context, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu identifies these qualities in prasādam as coming from the touch of Kṛṣṇa’s lips.

Try this today

Read this verse once slowly today, reflecting on the fragrance and taste described as attributes of Kṛṣṇa’s lips.

Ask yourself

How can the qualities of prasādam help turn my attention toward Kṛṣṇa?

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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