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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.21

Encouraging Everyone to Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa

“He advised whomever he met to chant the holy names Hare Kṛṣṇa. Thus upon seeing him, people were overwhelmed with love of Godhead.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.21, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Nakula Brahmacārī advised whomever he met to chant the holy names Hare Kṛṣṇa.
  • His encouragement to chant was offered to everyone he met.
  • Upon seeing him, people were overwhelmed with love of Godhead.

Try this today

Set aside one quiet minute today to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

How can I respond today to Nakula Brahmacārī’s invitation to chant the holy names?

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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