Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 10.140
Affection and the Holy Name Bring Bliss
“In conclusion, dealings in affection with the Supreme Personality of Godhead bring happiness many millions of times greater than dealings with Him in awe and veneration. Simply by hearing the holy name of the Lord, the devotee is merged in transcendental bliss.”
What the purport teaches
- Dealings in affection with the Supreme Personality of Godhead bring great happiness.
- This happiness is many millions of times greater than that found in dealings with Him in awe and veneration.
- Simply by hearing the Lord’s holy name, the devotee is merged in transcendental bliss.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute today to listen attentively to the Lord’s holy name.
Ask yourself
How attentively do I hear the Lord’s 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.