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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.285

Always Chant and Avoid Further Offenses

“Amogha, always chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra and do not commit any further offenses.” After giving Amogha this instruction, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to Sārvabhauma’s house.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.285, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu instructs Amogha to always chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
  • He also tells Amogha not to commit any further offenses.
  • After giving this instruction, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu goes to Sārvabhauma’s house.

Try this today

Chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra today, and choose one offensive habit to refrain from.

Ask yourself

How can I join my chanting with greater care to avoid offenses?

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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