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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.29

Help Others Remember Kṛṣṇa Through Chanting

“Īśvara Purī was always chanting the holy name and pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa for Mādhavendra Purī to hear. In this way he helped Mādhavendra Purī remember the holy name and pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa at the time of death.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 8.29, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Īśvara Purī was always chanting the holy name and pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa for Mādhavendra Purī to hear.
  • His chanting helped Mādhavendra Purī remember Kṛṣṇa’s holy name and pastimes at the time of death.
  • Alongside his personal care, Īśvara Purī offered the service of helping Mādhavendra Purī hear and remember Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes chanting Kṛṣṇa’s holy name aloud today, with someone who wishes to hear if possible.

Ask yourself

How can my words help someone hear and remember Kṛṣṇa?

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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