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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.33

Chanting Leads to Love of Kṛṣṇa

“Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu lived in the Navadvīpa area for twenty-four years, and He induced every person to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra and thus merge in love of Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 13.33, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu lived in the Navadvīpa area for twenty-four years.
  • He induced every person to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
  • Through this chanting, He led people to merge in love of Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes today chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.

Ask yourself

How does remembering love of Kṛṣṇa as the purpose of chanting shape your approach?

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.

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