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The Holy Name at Life’s End

“While chanting the holy name of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya, he gave up his air of life and left his body.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.56, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Haridāsa Ṭhākura continued chanting the holy name of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya.
  • While chanting, he gave up his air of life and left his body.
  • His departure followed his loving gaze at the Lord’s face, with the holy name still on his lips.

Try this today

Set aside one minute today to chant the holy name of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya, remembering Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s devotion.

Ask yourself

What place does chanting the holy name have in my daily life?

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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