Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.104
Chanting Kṛṣṇa’s Holy Name Brings Liberation
“That chapter also describes the incident of Śivānanda Sena’s dog, who was induced by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa and was thus liberated.”
What the purport teaches
- The first chapter also recounts the incident of Śivānanda Sena’s dog.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu induced the dog to chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa.
- The dog was thus liberated, showing the liberating power of the holy name.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa attentively.
Ask yourself
How does this account deepen my appreciation for chanting Kṛṣṇa’s 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.