Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.130
Devotional Association Can Change the Mind
“The night ended while Haridāsa Ṭhākura was chanting, but by his association the mind of the prostitute had changed.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura continued chanting until the night ended.
- During that time, the prostitute remained in his association and heard the holy name.
- By his association, her mind changed. The account shows the transforming effect of being with a devotee engaged in chanting.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes today hearing the holy name in the company of a devotee.
Ask yourself
What kind of association helps turn your mind toward the 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.