Eating And Drinkingjagdhi-pāna
Bliss
Yukti #44Verse 72
Divine I
Verse 72jagdhi-pāna-kṛtollāsa-rasānanda-vijṛmbhaṇāt ।
bhāvayed bharitāvasthāṃ mahānandas tato bhavet ॥One should meditate on the state of [innate] fullness that expands due to the delight of savoring the warm glow of good food and drink; and that joy will become sublime.
Planning note: This practice involves silently sharing a home-cooked meal and high-quality wine with a beloved friend. If wine isn’t suitable or available, cacao or another high-quality beverage is also acceptable. Begin the audio once you’ve prepared the meal and are seated, ready to eat.
Simplified Steps
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Enjoy good food and drink as a gourmet would, relishing every bite
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Savor the ‘warm glow’ that arises as the body begins to assimilate this fine repast
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Meditate on the feeling of inner fullness that is enhanced by that ‘warm glow’
