Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.17
Continuing to Chant Slowly
“When Govinda came to Haridāsa, he saw that Haridāsa Ṭhākura was lying on his back and chanting his rounds very slowly.”
What the purport teaches
- Govinda found Haridāsa Ṭhākura lying on his back.
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura was still chanting his rounds, though very slowly.
- The following conversation shows how deeply he cared about completing his regular number of rounds.
Try this today
Give a few quiet moments today to chanting without rushing.
Ask yourself
How can Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s steady attention to chanting encourage you?
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.