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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.105

Preaching the Holy Name at Sacred Places

“He visited the places known as Tirumala and Tirupati, where He extensively preached the chanting of the Lord’s holy name.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.105, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord visited Tirumala and Tirupati, where He extensively preached the chanting of the Lord’s holy name.
  • The purport locates this holy place in the district of Tanjore (Chittoor), South India. The Tirupati temple stands in the valley of Vyeṅkaṭācala and contains a Deity of Lord Rāmacandra.
  • On top of Vyeṅkaṭācala is the famous temple of Bālājī.

Try this today

Take a short pause today to chant the Lord’s holy name.

Ask yourself

What importance does the Lord’s extensive preaching give to chanting His 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.

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