Quote by Sarada Devi

First offer to God whatever you eat. One must not eat unoffered food. As your food is, so will be your blood. From pure food you get pure blood, pure mind, and strength. Pure mind begets ecstatic love (prema-bhakti).

First offer to God whatever you eat. One must not eat unoffe

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of offering one's food to God before consuming it. It suggests that by offering our meals, we acknowledge their source and express gratitude. The quote also suggests a connection between the quality of the food we consume and its impact on our overall well-being. It implies that by consuming pure, offered food, we nourish not only our physical bodies but also our minds and spirits. By doing so, we are said to cultivate a pure mind, strength, and the potential for experiencing a state of ecstatic love.

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Food Love Strength Mind

By Sarada Devi

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