Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.226
Kṛṣṇa Descends to Share His Holy Name
“Because of the devotional service of these two persons, Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu descended as an incarnation. Thus He preached the holy name of the Lord and ecstatic love of Kṛṣṇa to deliver the entire world.”
What the purport teaches
- Because of the devotional service of Advaita Ācārya and Haridāsa Ṭhākura, Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu descended.
- Their worship and chanting sought Kṛṣṇa’s descent; Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s appearance was that descent of Kṛṣṇa Himself.
- He preached the holy name of the Lord and ecstatic love of Kṛṣṇa to deliver the entire world. His mission centers on chanting and loving devotion.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes chanting the holy name today, remembering Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s wish to deliver the entire world.
Ask yourself
How can I make more room for the holy name and loving devotion 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.