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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.26

Humble Chanting Awakens Love for Kṛṣṇa

“If one chants the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa in this manner, he will certainly awaken his dormant love for Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 20.26, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Chanting the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa should be accompanied by humility and respect for everyone.
  • Chanting in this manner will certainly awaken dormant love for Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
  • The promised result is love for Kṛṣṇa, not material wealth or recognition.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes chanting the holy name of Lord Kṛṣṇa, remembering to offer respect without pride.

Ask yourself

What would help you bring more humility and respect into your chanting?

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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