Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.138
Practice the Chanting You Teach
“After thus instructing the prostitute about the process of chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra, Haridāsa Ṭhākura stood up and left, continuously chanting “Hari, Hari.””
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura finishes instructing the woman in the process of chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra.
- After giving these instructions, he stands up and leaves.
- He continuously chants “Hari, Hari” as he goes, practicing the chanting he has taught.
Try this today
Chant “Hari, Hari” as you move from one activity to another today.
Ask yourself
Does my daily conduct reflect the spiritual practices I encourage in others?
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.