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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.110

The Variety and Sweetness of Prasādam

“There were varieties of cakes, sweet rice and fine cooked rice that surpassed the taste of nectar. There were also varieties of vegetables.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.110, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The meal included varieties of cakes and sweet rice.
  • There was also fine cooked rice, and the taste of these preparations surpassed nectar.
  • Varieties of vegetables were served as part of this abundant meal.

Try this today

Read the list of preparations slowly and notice the variety in the meal served.

Ask yourself

How does this description help you appreciate the care expressed in preparing 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.

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