Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.227
Gather to Remember Lord Kṛṣṇa’s Pastimes
“In the morning, the Lord left and went to a place known as Kānāi Nāṭaśālā. While there, He saw many pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord went to Kānāi Nāṭaśālā and saw many pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa. Such places kept pictures of His pastimes for people to see.
- The word kānāi means “Lord Kṛṣṇa,” and nāṭaśālā indicates a place where pastimes are demonstrated. Seeing these depictions is called kṛṣṇa-caritra-līlā.
- At places called hari-sabhā, local people gather to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra and discuss Lord Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes. These places may previously have been known as Kānāi Nāṭaśālā.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes today chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
Ask yourself
How could you make time to chant and discuss Lord Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes with others?
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.