Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.49
Understand the Holy Name Through Devotees’ Mercy
“I have learned about the glories of the Lord’s holy name from Haridāsa Ṭhākura, and by his mercy I have understood these glories.
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu says He has learned the glories of the Lord’s holy name from Haridāsa Ṭhākura.
- He credits Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s mercy for His understanding of these glories.
- In the surrounding verses, the Lord points to learning from devotees rather than taking pride in one’s own knowledge.
Try this today
Today, chant the Lord’s holy name while remembering the mercy of those who have taught you about its glories.
Ask yourself
How can I become more receptive to a devotee’s teaching about the holy name?
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.