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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.316

Distribute the Holy Name and Divine Love

“The third chapter specifically describes the distribution of love of Godhead. It also describes the religion of the age, which is simply to distribute the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa and propagate the process of loving Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.316, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The third chapter specifically describes the distribution of love of Godhead.
  • The religion of the age is simply to distribute the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
  • It also means propagating the process of loving Him.

Try this today

Share the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa with someone who is willing to hear it.

Ask yourself

How can I share the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa with care today?

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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