Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.73
Accepting Prasādam Without Finishing Everything
“Advaita Ācārya then requested the Lord to simply accept the prasādam without pretense. If He could not eat it all, the balance could be left on the plate.”
What the purport teaches
- Advaita Ācārya requested the Lord to simply accept the prasādam.
- He asked Him to accept it without pretense.
- He said that if the Lord could not eat everything, the remaining food could be left on the plate.
Try this today
When serving someone today, do not pressure them to finish more than they can eat.
Ask yourself
How did Advaita Ācārya respond to the Lord’s concern about the amount of food?
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.