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Eat While Chanting Hari’s Holy Name

“Lord Nityānanda Prabhu ordered, “All of you eat, chanting the holy name of Hari.” Immediately the holy names “Hari, Hari” resounded, filling the entire universe.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.86, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Nityānanda Prabhu ordered everyone to eat while chanting the holy name of Hari.
  • The response was immediate: the holy names “Hari, Hari” resounded.
  • The sound of the holy names filled the entire universe.

Try this today

Chant “Hari, Hari” aloud today as you prepare to eat.

Ask yourself

How can you respond today to Lord Nityānanda Prabhu’s invitation 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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