Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.311
Freedom from the Tongue’s Demands
“Topics concerning his renunciation are wonderful. Throughout his life he never allowed his tongue sense gratification.”
What the purport teaches
- The topics concerning Raghunātha dāsa’s renunciation are described as wonderful.
- Throughout his life, he never allowed his tongue sense gratification.
- The surrounding description shows that he ate only to sustain his body, rather than to satisfy the tongue.
Try this today
During one nourishing meal today, notice any demand for extra pleasure from taste without making it the focus of eating.
Ask yourself
How much do the tongue’s demands shape your choices about food?
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.