Eating Our Way to Perfection; The Role of Prasadam In Our Spiritual Life
Title: Eating Our Way to Perfection; The Role of Prasadam In Our Spiritual Life
Author: A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, compiled by The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
Publisher: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
Publication Date: August 3, 2015
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 46 pages
The book Eating Our Way to Perfection; The Role of Prasadam In Our Spiritual Life is a collection of quotes and teachings by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada that explores the spiritual significance and benefits of prasadam (food offered to the deity) in one's spiritual journey.
The book functions as a guide to understanding the importance of diet within the practice of Krishna consciousness. According to information from the Bhaktivedanta Library Services, the contents address the following topics:
What is Prasadam?: A basic definition of food that has been spiritually purified by being offered to Krishna (God).
Why Prasadam?: The book emphasizes that "real life begins with the tongue" and explains the connection between diet and spiritual advancement.
Benefits of Prasadam: It discusses the spiritual and material benefits of consuming sanctified food.
Consequences of Not Taking Prasadam: The book also covers the spiritual implications of consuming food not offered to the Lord.
How to Honor and Offer Food: It provides practical guidance, including prayers, on the process of offering food to Krishna and then honoring it as prasadam.
Dietary Habits: The text advocates for a vegetarian diet and explains why it is an important step, although consuming prasadam is considered the ultimate perfection.
Real-life Incidents: The book includes both ancient and modern accounts to illustrate the special nature and power of prasadam.
Recipes: It even contains a section with some favorite ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) recipes to help readers apply the principles in their own lives.
