Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.68
Requesting Only a Little Prasādam
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu thought that all three servings were meant for distribution; therefore He asked for another two banana leaves, saying, “Let Us have a very little quantity of vegetable and rice.””
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu thought that all three servings were meant for distribution.
- He asked for two more banana leaves.
- He requested only a very little quantity of vegetable and rice.
Try this today
When taking prasādam today, begin with a small serving rather than a heaped plate.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the small quantity Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu requested?
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.