Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 14.41
Waiting for the Lord Before Eating
“Svarūpa Dāmodara said, “My Lord, please sit down. No one will eat until You do.””
What the purport teaches
- Svarūpa Dāmodara respectfully asked the Lord to sit down.
- No one would eat until the Lord did.
- His request expressed the gathering’s wish to wait for the Lord.
Try this today
At a shared meal today, help others settle before beginning to eat.
Ask yourself
How can I show thoughtful respect for others when sharing a meal?
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.