Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.25
Helping the Lord Through the Holy Name
“Your role in this incarnation is to deliver the people in general. You have sufficiently preached the glories of the holy name in this world.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura is known as nāmācārya because he preached the glories of chanting hari-nāma, the holy name of God.
- By referring to his incarnation, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu confirms that Haridāsa Ṭhākura is an incarnation of Lord Brahmā.
- The Supreme Lord incarnates by His own will. By His will, advanced devotees also incarnate to help in His mission.
Try this today
Spend a few attentive minutes chanting the holy name, remembering Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s service.
Ask yourself
How can you help others appreciate the glories of the holy name?
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.