All Live lessons

Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.318

Raghunātha’s Meal Was Extremely Simple

“Then he ate the hard inner portion of the rice with salt.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.318, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After washing the rice, Raghunātha dāsa ate its hard inner portion.
  • He ate that portion with salt.
  • This very simple meal gives a concrete picture of his severe renunciation.

Try this today

Choose one simple, safe meal today without adding unnecessary extras.

Ask yourself

How much of my attention goes toward making meals elaborate rather than simple?

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.

A practice of bhakti from the book's own listChant without offensesCC Antya 3.181Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio