Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.132
Kṛṣṇa’s Chewed Betel Is Priceless Nectar
“The betel chewed by Kṛṣṇa is priceless, and the remnants of such chewed betel from His mouth are said to be the essence of nectar. When the gopīs accept these remnants, their mouths become His spittoons.
What the purport teaches
- The betel chewed by Kṛṣṇa is described as priceless.
- The remnants from His mouth are called the essence of nectar.
- When the gopīs accept these remnants, their mouths are described as His spittoons.
Try this today
Write one sentence explaining why the betel remnants are treasured: they come from Kṛṣṇa’s mouth.
Ask yourself
What does the word “priceless” help you understand about these remnants?
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.