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There are two exceptions here. One is the classic example of Sabari. She enjoys the fruit before giving it to the Lord and the justification given is her love for him makes her taste it first and then only give it to him. It must be said then that in such circumstances anubhava virodhatva does not come. If your dedication to Master is of such a great degree then it is not necessary. Otherwise for you and me we should not taste the fruit before giving it to the Master.
Suppose we offer prasad on any occasion to thank our Master. We cannot say that we will taste it to see if it has come out well or not. It is not permissible. There is an exception there.When we go to a temple, we take fruits along with us. Do we check whether the fruit is good or not by tasting it? Or do we take it as it is by purchasing from the shop? We don’t taste it, correct? While cooking at home (not prasad) they might taste the food. They will take liberties with you. If it is prasad that is being made, they will not taste it. They will not allow you to touch it. There will be an area earmarked for it. They would have kept some jaggery or sugar for it. If you go and touch it, they will admonish you. Some may think that it is not
enjoyment, but you take it for enjoyment only. When you
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