Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.225
Chanting With a Devotional Purpose
“Similarly, Haridāsa Ṭhākura chanted in his cave on the bank of the Ganges with the intention of causing Kṛṣṇa’s descent.”
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura chanted in his cave on the bank of the Ganges.
- His intention in chanting was to cause Kṛṣṇa’s descent.
- His chanting shared the purpose of Advaita Ācārya’s worship: calling for Kṛṣṇa to descend for the deliverance of fallen souls.
Try this today
Chant the holy name for a few quiet minutes today, praying for the spiritual welfare of others.
Ask yourself
What intention do I bring to my 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.