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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.107

Follow Kṛṣṇa’s Order to Chant Incessantly

“The order of Kṛṣṇa is to chant His name incessantly. Therefore one who is chaste and adherent to the husband Kṛṣṇa must chant the Lord’s name, for she cannot deny the husband’s order.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.107, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa’s order is to chant His name incessantly.
  • One who is chaste and adherent to the husband Kṛṣṇa must chant the Lord’s name.
  • Such a devotee cannot deny Kṛṣṇa’s order. Chanting therefore expresses faithfulness to Him.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today to chant Kṛṣṇa’s name, remembering His instruction to chant incessantly.

Ask yourself

How can I make chanting Kṛṣṇa’s name a more regular part of my day?

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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