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The Name Nityānanda Inspires Wonder

“Whenever he shouted aloud the name Nityānanda, the people around him were filled with great wonder and astonishment.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.167, translation

What the purport teaches

  • He shouted aloud the name Nityānanda.
  • The people around him heard his calling.
  • Whenever he called out, they were filled with great wonder and astonishment.

Try this today

Say the name Nityānanda aloud today, giving it your attention.

Ask yourself

What draws your attention to the people's response when he called the name Nityānanda?

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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