Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.163
The Holy Name Is for Everyone
“Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His associates of the Pañca-tattva distributed the holy name of the Lord to invoke love of Godhead throughout the universe, and thus the entire universe was thankful.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His associates of the Pañca-tattva distributed the holy name to awaken love of Godhead throughout the universe. The entire universe was thankful.
- Anyone who sincerely serves Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu by following His footsteps and the instructions of the ācāryas can successfully preach the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
- People throughout the world should be trained to preach and given sannyāsa without discrimination based on nationality. This work depends on the blessings of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His associates.
Try this today
Chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra today, asking for the blessings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His associates to serve sincerely.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s universal mission shape your attitude toward people from other backgrounds?
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.