Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.21
The Holy Name Appeared First
“In jubilation everyone was chanting the holy name of the Lord — “Hari! Hari!” — and Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu then appeared, after first causing the appearance of the holy name.”
What the purport teaches
- Everyone was chanting the holy name of the Lord in jubilation.
- Their chant was “Hari! Hari!”
- Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu appeared after first causing the appearance of the holy name.
Try this today
Take a moment today to chant “Hari! Hari!” with joy.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the holy name appearing before the Lord?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.