Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.112
Chanting While Asking and Giving
“One person begged for a waterpot by chanting the holy names “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa,” and another delivered a pot while chanting “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa.””
What the purport teaches
- One person begged for a waterpot by chanting “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa.”
- Another person delivered a pot while chanting “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa.”
- Both asking for the pot and delivering it were accompanied by the holy names.
Try this today
While bringing someone a needed item today, softly chant “Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa.”
Ask yourself
How can you remember to chant during small exchanges in service?
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.