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Chanting the Holy Name While Sharing Prasādam

“Observing the beggars eating prasādam, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu chanted, “Haribol!” and instructed them to chant the holy name.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.45, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu observed the beggars eating prasādam.
  • As He watched them, He chanted, “Haribol!”
  • He also instructed the beggars to chant the holy name.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to chant “Haribol!” attentively.

Ask yourself

How can I respond to the Lord’s instruction to chant the 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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