Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.55
The Food Falls Upon the Buddhists
“Indeed, the untouchable food fell upon the Buddhists, and the large bird dropped the plate on the head of the chief Buddhist teacher. When it fell on his head, it made a big sound.”
What the purport teaches
- The untouchable food fell upon the Buddhists.
- The large bird dropped the plate on the head of the chief Buddhist teacher.
- The plate made a big sound when it struck his head.
Try this today
Reread the verse and note separately what happened to the food and to the plate.
Ask yourself
How does this account draw my attention to the teacher’s sudden danger?
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.