Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.23
The Holy Names Stopped His Crying
“In His childhood, when the Lord was crying He would stop immediately upon hearing the holy names Kṛṣṇa and Hari.”
What the purport teaches
- In His childhood, the Lord would sometimes cry.
- He would hear the holy names Kṛṣṇa and Hari.
- Upon hearing these holy names, He would immediately stop crying.
Try this today
Say the holy names Kṛṣṇa and Hari aloud, listening carefully as you chant.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about the child's response to hearing Kṛṣṇa and Hari?
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.