Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.73
Do Not Press Others to Overeat
“It is the nature of Rāmacandra Purī that first he lets one eat as much as desired, and if one does not eat more than necessary, with great attention he makes him eat more.
What the purport teaches
- Paramānanda Purī describes Rāmacandra Purī's pattern of behavior. First, he lets a person eat as much as desired.
- If the person does not eat more than necessary, Rāmacandra Purī carefully presses him to eat more.
- His attention encourages excess rather than moderation. This contrasts with the earlier instruction to eat only as much as necessary.
Try this today
When offering food today, accept a person's refusal without urging them to eat more.
Ask yourself
Do I respect another person's decision when they have eaten enough?
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.