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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.115

Chanting Hari’s Name While Tasting Prasādam

“Loudly chanting the holy name of Hari, all of them tasted the prasādam. As they tasted it, their minds became mad in the ecstasy of love.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 16.115, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Everyone loudly chanted the holy name of Hari.
  • Together they tasted the prasādam with the faith and devotion invited in the preceding verse.
  • As they tasted it, their minds became overwhelmed by the ecstasy of love.

Try this today

Chant the holy name of Hari aloud today, remembering the devotees’ joyful reception of prasādam.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about the joining of chanting, prasādam, and love?

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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