Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.141
Sense Control and Love of Godhead
“She worshiped the tulasī plant, following in the footsteps of her spiritual master. Instead of eating regularly, she chewed whatever food she received as alms, and if nothing was supplied she would fast. Thus by eating frugally and fasting she conquered her senses, and as soon as her senses were controlled, symptoms of love of Godhead appeared in her person.”
What the purport teaches
- She worshiped the tulasī plant, following in the footsteps of her spiritual master.
- She ate whatever food she received as alms and fasted when nothing was supplied.
- Through frugal eating and fasting, she conquered her senses. As soon as her senses were controlled, symptoms of love of Godhead appeared.
Try this today
At one meal today, practice simplicity by accepting what is served without demanding extra variety.
Ask yourself
What does her example teach me about simplicity in support of devotion?
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.