# Prasadam spiritual food *Prasadam, food that has been offered to the Lord, is not ordinary food but the Lord's mercy (the word prasada means "mercy"). When vegetarian food is prepared with devotion and offered to Krishna, it becomes spiritualized and purifies all who partake of it. Eating prasadam is actually a form of devotional service that satisfies the tongue while simultaneously advancing one on the spiritual path. The distribution of prasadam is a powerful means of spreading Krishna consciousness, as even those who eat it unknowingly receive spiritual benefit.* ## Prasadam Purifies and Elevates ![[sb/4/7/24]] ![[sb/9/6/51]] ## Devotees Accept Only Prasadam ![[sb/4/8/56]] ![[sb/10/9/15]] ## Prasadam Distribution Is Essential ![[sb/3/29/24]] ![[sb/7/15/5]] ## Prasadam Relieves Suffering ![[sb/1/13/47]] ![[sb/7/13/26]] ## Prasadam Controls the Tongue ![[sb/3/25/33]] ![[sb/4/24/38]] ## Food Must Be Offered to Krishna ![[sb/4/18/7]] ![[sb/10/11/11]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/The importance of prasadam|The importance of prasadam]] — Why prasadam matters - [[wiki/articles/Deity worship|Deity worship]] — Offering process - [[wiki/articles/Fasting and Ekadashi|Fasting and Ekadashi]] — Sacred observances - [[wiki/articles/Simplicity and cleanliness|Simplicity and cleanliness]] — Pure living ## From the Index - [[index/entries/prasada|Prasadam]] — The Lord's mercy - [[index/entries/food|Food]] — Offered to the Lord - [[index/entries/deity-worship|Deity Worship]] — Offering food