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Honor the Teacher of the Holy Name

“Everyone began to chant, “All glories to Haridāsa Ṭhākura, who revealed the importance of chanting the holy name of the Lord!””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.99, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Everyone joined in chanting the glories of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
  • They praised him for revealing the importance of chanting the holy name of the Lord.
  • Their praise directs our attention to the holy name and to the devotee who taught its importance.

Try this today

Take a quiet minute today to chant the holy name, remembering the importance Haridāsa Ṭhākura revealed.

Ask yourself

How does Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s example help me value chanting 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.

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