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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.290

Joy in Sacred Gifts and Chanting

“Upon receiving these two uncommon items, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was extremely happy. While chanting, He would put the garland around His neck.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.290, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was extremely happy to receive the two uncommon items.
  • These gifts were the stone from Govardhana and the garland described in this passage.
  • While chanting, He would wear the garland around His neck.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to chant with care and attention.

Ask yourself

How can you give more loving attention 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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