Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 9.57
Steady Attention to Chanting
“He counted the chants on the fingers of both hands, and after he had finished chanting one thousand times, he would make a mark on his body.”
What the purport teaches
- The devotee counted his chants on the fingers of both hands.
- After chanting one thousand times, he made a mark on his body to record the count.
- His careful counting shows steady attention to chanting. In the next verse, the Lord is very pleased to hear this news.
Try this today
Set aside a short time today to chant, keeping a simple count without rushing.
Ask yourself
What helps you give steady attention to your chanting?
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.