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Steady Chanting Through the Night

“Hearing this, the prostitute remained sitting there while Haridāsa Ṭhākura chanted on his beads until the light of morning appeared.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.116, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The prostitute remained sitting while Haridāsa Ṭhākura continued chanting.
  • Haridāsa Ṭhākura chanted on his beads until the light of morning appeared.
  • Her presence did not interrupt his chanting. The night passed with the holy name at the center of his activity.

Try this today

Set aside a few uninterrupted minutes today to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.

Ask yourself

What helps me remain steady during my time for 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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