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Lord Caitanya’s Pastimes and Kṛṣṇa’s Holy Name

“The eighth chapter gives the reason for describing Lord Caitanya’s pastimes. It also describes the greatness of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s holy name.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.321, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The eighth chapter gives the reason for describing Lord Caitanya’s pastimes.
  • It also describes Lord Kṛṣṇa’s holy name.
  • The greatness of that holy name is a subject of the chapter.

Try this today

Spend a quiet moment saying Lord Kṛṣṇa’s holy name with attention.

Ask yourself

How can I give more attention to the greatness of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s holy name?

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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