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Chant the holy name with faith

“ ‘While dying, Ajāmila chanted the holy name of the Lord, intending to call his son Nārāyaṇa. Nevertheless, he attained the spiritual world. What then to speak of those who chant the holy name with faith and reverence?’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.64, translation

What the purport teaches

  • While dying, Ajāmila chanted the Lord’s holy name while intending to call his son Nārāyaṇa.
  • Nevertheless, Ajāmila attained the spiritual world.
  • The verse invites us to consider the benefit for those who chant the holy name with faith and reverence.

Try this today

Pause before chanting today and consciously offer the holy name your full attention and reverence.

Ask yourself

How can you bring greater faith and reverence to your 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.

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