Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.74
A Pure Devotee Awakens Remembrance of Kṛṣṇa
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, “A first-class Vaiṣṇava is he whose very presence makes others chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa.””
What the purport teaches
- A Vaiṣṇava whose presence immediately makes others remember and chant Kṛṣṇa’s holy name is a mahā-bhāgavata, a first-class devotee.
- Such a devotee has unadulterated love for Kṛṣṇa and is enlightened in self-realization. Seeing everything as connected with Kṛṣṇa, he can chant His holy name perfectly.
- The mahā-bhāgavata spreads knowledge of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, awakening those who have forgotten Kṛṣṇa and engaging them fully in the Lord’s service. The madhyama-adhikārī can also awaken others and engage them in duties that help them advance.
Try this today
Pause during one ordinary activity today, consider its connection with Kṛṣṇa, and chant His holy name.
Ask yourself
How does seeing everything as connected with Kṛṣṇa deepen your understanding of devotion?
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.