Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.62
A Respectful Request to Eat Later
“When Mukunda was called for, he submitted, “My dear sir, I have something to do that is not yet finished. Later I shall accept the prasādam, so You two Prabhus should now please enter the room.””
What the purport teaches
- When called, Mukunda respectfully explained that he had something unfinished to do.
- He said that he would accept prasādam later.
- He asked the two Prabhus to please enter the room without waiting for him.
Try this today
If an unfinished task delays you today, explain courteously and let others proceed.
Ask yourself
When I need to delay, can I explain kindly without holding others back?
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.