Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.137
Chant and Serve to Reach Kṛṣṇa’s Shelter
“Chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra continuously and render service to the tulasī plant by watering her and offering prayers to her. In this way you will very soon get the opportunity to be sheltered at the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura instructs her to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra continuously and serve the tulasī plant by watering her and offering prayers.
- He assures her that this practice will soon bring the opportunity to take shelter at Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
- Surrender is the ultimate instruction of the Bhagavad-gītā, and Kṛṣṇa promises protection from sinful reactions. For one unable to surrender, the purport recommends constant chanting under Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s instruction.
Try this today
Spend five minutes chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra today; if a tulasī plant is available, offer prayers to her.
Ask yourself
How can chanting help me move toward trusting Kṛṣṇa’s promise of shelter?
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.