Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.194
Chanting Kṛṣṇa Accompanies Strong Expressions of Feeling
“One meat-eater said, ‘The Hindus say, “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa,” and they laugh, cry, dance, chant and fall on the ground, smearing their bodies with dirt.
What the purport teaches
- One meat-eater reported that the Hindus were saying “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa.”
- He described them laughing, crying, dancing and chanting.
- He also said that they fell on the ground, smearing their bodies with dirt.
Try this today
Spend a brief moment saying “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa,” listening carefully to the names.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you in this observer’s description of the chanting?
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.