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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.109

Seeing Him Inspires Kṛṣṇa’s Holy Name

“When one sees all these features, one takes Him to be Nārāyaṇa Himself. Whoever sees Him immediately begins to chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.109, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Seeing all His features, one takes Him to be Nārāyaṇa Himself.
  • Whoever sees Him immediately begins to chant.
  • The name they chant is the holy name of Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa today after reading this verse.

Ask yourself

How does this description encourage you to chant Kṛṣṇa’s 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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