Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.230
The Fortune of Receiving Food Remnants
“My dear Bhaṭṭācārya, your fortune is very great. How much shall I praise you? I also am very fortunate to be able to take the remnants of this food.
What the purport teaches
- Bhaṭṭācārya is addressed warmly and praised for his very great fortune.
- The question of how much to praise him expresses deep appreciation.
- Being able to take the remnants of this food is also described as great good fortune.
Try this today
Before taking offered food today, pause and acknowledge the good fortune of receiving it.
Ask yourself
Do you see receiving offered food as a fortunate opportunity?
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.