Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.11
The Lord Invites Everyone to Chant
“Being unable to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the populace outside His room would make a tumultuous sound. Thus Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu would go outside and tell them, “Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa.””
What the purport teaches
- The people outside Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s room could not see Him.
- They made a tumultuous sound, and He would come outside to meet them.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu told them, “Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa.” His instruction gave their eagerness a direct devotional expression.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute today to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa attentively.
Ask yourself
How can I respond to the Lord’s simple instruction to chant Hare 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.