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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.34

Chanting the Lord’s Name at Life’s End

“With my tongue I shall chant Your holy name, ‘Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya!’ That is my desire. Kindly let me give up my body in this way.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.34, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Haridāsa desires to chant the holy name, “Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya!”
  • He asks to give up his body while chanting this name.
  • Together with his preceding request, he wishes to hold the Lord’s feet, see His face, and chant His name.

Try this today

Take a quiet minute today to chant “Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya!” attentively.

Ask yourself

How can you give the holy name more attentive space in your day?

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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