Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.259
Māyā Receives the Instruction to Chant
“After speaking in this way, Māyā worshiped the lotus feet of Haridāsa Ṭhākura, who initiated her by saying, “Just perform chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.””
What the purport teaches
- Even Māyā wanted to receive the favor of Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
- After making her request, she worshiped his lotus feet.
- Haridāsa Ṭhākura formally initiated her by instructing her to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
Try this today
Spend a few attentive minutes chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
Ask yourself
How can you respond today to the simple instruction to chant?
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.