Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.281
Be Content with a Daily Supply
“Nārada Muni approved his not wanting more than a daily supply of food, and he blessed him, saying, ‘You are fortunate.’ Nārada Muni and Parvata Muni then disappeared from that place.
What the purport teaches
- The hunter did not want more than a daily supply of food. Nārada Muni approved of his contentment.
- Nārada Muni blessed him, saying, “You are fortunate.” His simple desire received a devotee’s approval.
- Nārada Muni and Parvata Muni then disappeared from that place. This concludes the incident showing the influence of association with devotees.
Try this today
At one meal today, pause and appreciate having enough food without wishing for more.
Ask yourself
Where could you practice being content with what you need today?
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.