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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.30

The dog chants Kṛṣṇa’s name

“Seeing the dog eating the green coconut pulp and chanting “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa” again and again, all the devotees present were very surprised.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 1.30, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The dog ate the green coconut pulp given by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • It chanted “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa” again and again.
  • All the devotees present were very surprised to see the dog eating and chanting.

Try this today

Spend one minute repeating “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa,” giving attention to the name.

Ask yourself

What does the devotees’ surprise help you notice about this event?

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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