Food is not only fuel for the body but also for the soul. You eat something, and your soul thanks you for it. Have you ever eaten at a fast food joint or a fancy restaurant and felt that your soul was grateful? Probably not. But you craved it, right? It’s worth exploring the reasons behind that craving.
There’s a saying: “You are what you eat.”
Food is energy; it gives us the energy that the food absorbs. What kind of energy does food absorb? The thoughts created while cooking. Meals prepared by a mother or a spouse are made with love and care, so when you consume them, you absorb that same energy and those thoughts. Conversely, when you eat out, the owner often thinks about profit, and that energy can influence you, making you more money-minded. It all depends on the cook’s thought process. Try this at home.
Additionally, while eating, we should maintain a positive mindset; otherwise, we may absorb those same energies. A perfect thought would be in remembrance of God, or enjoying meals with family, friends, or loved ones.
Childhood memories often revolve around seasonal and special occasion foods. Sometimes, we even look forward to those occasions. Food is a powerful source for building relationships. Confused? Give it a try—if you want to build friendships in a new place, invite people to join you for lunch, dinner, or breakfast, ideally with home-cooked meals that you prepare yourself.
Consider a young student living far from home, a young man struggling in a busy city, or someone who has lost their mother.
Have you ever noticed that the simple dal and rice your mom makes tastes completely different from anyone else’s? Even you can’t replicate it. The reason is simple: Think back 20 or 30 years to a time when visiting relatives without a phone to inform them was common. Refrigerators were a luxury, and there were no food delivery services or fast food joints. Hosts would quickly prepare something for you, and you savored it, likely because it was made with love and enjoyed in the same spirit.
This is why prasad tastes so delicious and soulful: it is cooked in remembrance of God.
And yes, prasad can be cooked every day. Just think of God while cooking. So, try preparing some soulful meals and let me know in the comments!
