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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.107

Chanting Completes the Processes of Devotion

“Simply by chanting the holy name of Kṛṣṇa once, a person is relieved from all the reactions of a sinful life. One can complete the nine processes of devotional service simply by chanting the holy name.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.107, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Chanting Kṛṣṇa’s holy name even once relieves a person of all reactions of a sinful life.
  • There are nine processes of devotional service. The purport notes that these are mentioned in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
  • Simply by chanting the holy name, one can complete all nine processes of devotional service.

Try this today

Set aside one minute today to chant Kṛṣṇa’s holy name as devotional service.

Ask yourself

How does this teaching help me appreciate the importance of chanting?

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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