Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.249
Faithfulness to a Chanting Vow
“Haridāsa Ṭhākura said, “My dear friend, what can I do? I have made a vow. How, then, can I give it up?””
What the purport teaches
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura addressed the woman as “My dear friend.”
- He explained that he had made a vow and asked how he could give it up.
- His reply shows his firm commitment to continue chanting the holy name.
Try this today
Make a modest commitment to chant for a set number of minutes today, and complete it.
Ask yourself
What small commitment to chanting can you realistically honor?
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.