Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.140
Following the Spiritual Master in Chanting
“The prostitute shaved her head clean in accordance with Vaiṣṇava principles and stayed in that room wearing only one cloth. Following in the footsteps of her spiritual master, she began chanting the holy name of Kṛṣṇa 300,000 times a day. She chanted throughout the entire day and night.”
What the purport teaches
- She shaved her head according to Vaiṣṇava principles and stayed in that room wearing only one cloth.
- Following in her spiritual master's footsteps, she chanted the holy name of Kṛṣṇa 300,000 times daily.
- Her chanting continued throughout the day and night, showing her deep dedication to the holy name.
Try this today
Set aside five uninterrupted minutes today to chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can her dedication encourage me to give chanting a regular place in my day?
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.