Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.172
Accepting Prasādam Out of Concern
“The Lord knew that if He did not eat the food offered by Jagadānanda, Jagadānanda would certainly fast. Being afraid of this, Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu ate some of the prasādam he offered.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord knew that Jagadānanda would certainly fast if He did not eat the offered food.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was afraid that Jagadānanda would go without eating.
- Because of this concern, He ate some of the prasādam Jagadānanda offered.
Try this today
At a meal today, check whether someone sharing food with you has also eaten.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s response show concern for Jagadānanda?
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.