Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.127
Continue saṅkīrtana despite opposition
“No one should perform saṅkīrtana on the streets of the city. Today I am excusing the offense and returning home.
What the purport teaches
- The Kazi forbade saṅkīrtana in the city streets, saying that he would excuse the offense that day.
- Śrīla Prabhupāda describes similar restrictions and arrests faced by the Hare Kṛṣṇa movement. Despite them, devotees continued street chanting to execute Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s order.
- The purport presents this continuing opposition as evidence that the saṅkīrtana movement remains pure and genuine, following in Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s footsteps.
Try this today
Set aside a short time for chanting today, even if you feel discouraged.
Ask yourself
What helps me remain steady in chanting when I meet discouragement?
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.