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A faint light removes sinful reactions

“Even a faint light from the holy name of the Lord can eradicate all the reactions of sinful life.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.63, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The holy name of the Lord is described as giving light.
  • Even a faint light from the holy name can eradicate all the reactions of sinful life.
  • The preceding comparison with sunlight emphasizes how even a slight appearance of the name can dispel darkness.

Try this today

Chant the holy name for one minute today, reflecting on its power to remove sinful reactions.

Ask yourself

How does the power of even a faint light from the holy name strengthen your willingness 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.

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