Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.41
Chanting and Serious Study Belong Together
“The blasphemers said, “Although a sannyāsī, He does not take interest in the study of Vedānta but instead always engages in chanting and dancing in saṅkīrtana.”
What the purport teaches
- The critics accused Lord Caitanya of neglecting Vedānta because He chanted and danced in saṅkīrtana.
- The purport rejects similar accusations against the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. Students regularly study its translated books in the morning, afternoon and evening.
- Writing, printing, studying and distributing books are all part of the movement's work. Its commitment to chanting does not mean a lack of interest in study.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today for chanting and a few minutes for studying a devotional book.
Ask yourself
Does my daily practice make room for both chanting and thoughtful study?
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.