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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.29

Serve, Glorify, and Utter His Name

“Nityānanda Prabhu requested everyone to serve Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, chant His glories and utter His name. Nityānanda Prabhu claimed that person to be His life and soul who rendered devotional service unto Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 1.29, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Nityānanda Prabhu requested everyone to serve Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He also asked everyone to chant Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s glories and utter His name.
  • Nityānanda Prabhu regarded anyone who rendered devotional service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as His life and soul.

Try this today

Set aside one minute today to utter the name of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu with care.

Ask yourself

How does knowing that such service is dear to Nityānanda Prabhu affect your desire to serve?

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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