Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.29
Mercy through food and the holy names
“Furthermore, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was throwing remnants of green coconut pulp to the dog. Smiling in His own way, He was saying to the dog, “Chant the holy names ‘Rāma,’ ‘Kṛṣṇa’ and ‘Hari.’””
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was throwing remnants of green coconut pulp to the dog.
- Smiling in His own way, He spoke directly to the dog.
- He told it to chant the holy names “Rāma,” “Kṛṣṇa” and “Hari.”
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to chant “Rāma,” “Kṛṣṇa” and “Hari.”
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s smiling invitation encourage you to chant the holy names?
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.