Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.175
The Lord Eats Out of Affection
“Upon saying this, Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī placed some food before the Lord, and the Lord, out of affection, ate it.”
What the purport teaches
- After speaking, Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī placed some food before the Lord.
- The Lord ate the food placed before Him.
- His acceptance was an expression of affection.
Try this today
When someone offers you food today, acknowledge their care with a warm thank-you.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s affectionate acceptance help you notice about receiving another person’s offering?
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.