Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.58
A loving address to Rāma
“The word ‘rāma’ consists of the two syllables ‘rā’ and ‘ma.’ These are unseparated and are decorated with the loving word ‘hā,’ meaning ‘O.’
What the purport teaches
- The word ‘rāma’ consists of the two syllables ‘rā’ and ‘ma.’
- These two syllables remain unseparated.
- The loving word ‘hā,’ meaning ‘O,’ decorates the name as an affectionate address.
Try this today
Say ‘hā rāma’ slowly once, remembering that ‘hā’ means ‘O’ and expresses affection.
Ask yourself
How can understanding ‘hā’ as a loving address shape the way you utter the holy name?
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.