Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.100
Chanting and Caring for the Lord
“The devotees loudly chanted the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra near Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and washed His body with cold water.”
What the purport teaches
- The devotees loudly chanted the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra near Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- They also washed His body with cold water, attending directly to His condition.
- Their response brought together chanting the holy name and practical service to the Lord.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra aloud.
Ask yourself
How can I make room today for both chanting and practical service?
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.