Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.265
Kṛṣṇa Himself Tastes the Nectar of Chanting
“What to speak of others, even Kṛṣṇa, the son of Nanda Mahārāja, personally descends to taste the nectar of love of Godhead in the form of the chanting of Hare Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Even Kṛṣṇa, the son of Nanda Mahārāja, personally descends to taste love of Godhead.
- He tastes this nectar in the form of chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa.
- In the context of Lord Caitanya’s appearance, this identifies Him as Kṛṣṇa Himself, drawn to tasting love of Godhead.
Try this today
Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa for a few minutes, remembering that Kṛṣṇa Himself descends to taste its nectar.
Ask yourself
How does knowing that Kṛṣṇa Himself tastes this nectar affect your view of 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.