Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.90
The Wonderful Aroma of Prasādam
“The servants of Lord Jagannātha first garlanded Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and then offered Him Lord Jagannātha’s prasādam. The prasādam was so nice that its aroma alone, to say nothing of its taste, would drive the mind mad.”
What the purport teaches
- The servants first garlanded Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- They then offered Him Lord Jagannātha’s prasādam.
- The prasādam was so nice that its aroma alone could drive the mind mad, even before tasting it.
Try this today
When receiving prasādam today, pause to appreciate its aroma before tasting it.
Ask yourself
What does this description invite you to appreciate about Lord Jagannātha’s 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.