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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.82

Be Satisfied With What Is Offered

“I am a poor brāhmaṇa, and You have come to My home. Please be satisfied with whatever little food You have received and give up Your greedy mentality.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.82, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The host describes Himself as a poor brāhmaṇa whose guest has come to His home.
  • He asks His guest to be satisfied with whatever little food He has received.
  • He also asks His guest to give up His greedy mentality.

Try this today

Today, accept one meal gratefully without asking for more than is offered.

Ask yourself

How can I be more satisfied with the food someone offers me?

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.

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