“O King, constant chanting of the holy name of the Lord after the ways of the great authorities is the doubtless and fearless way of success for all, including those who are free from all material desires, those who are desirous of all material enjoyment, and also those who are self-satisfied by dint of transcendental knowledge.”
What the purport teaches
Constant chanting of the Lord’s holy name, following the great authorities, is the doubtless and fearless path of success for all. It is recommended for those with material desires, those free from them and those satisfied in transcendental knowledge.
Hearing the holy name from authorities is the first essential. Offenseless chanting and hearing gradually reveal the Lord’s transcendental form, attributes and pastimes.
Devotees seek the satisfaction of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, not personal enjoyment or even liberation. Since the holy name is identical with the Lord, it should be honored without offenses, not treated as a means of obtaining material benefits.
Try this today
Hear the Lord’s holy name from an authorized spiritual teacher, then spend one minute chanting it aloud with care and respect.
Ask yourself
How can I make my chanting more about satisfying the Lord than obtaining something for myself?
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