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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.130

Kṛṣṇa Is Identical With His Holy Name

“Because they are offenders unto Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is identical with His holy name, the holy name ‘Kṛṣṇa’ does not manifest in their mouths.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.130, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • He is identical with His holy name.
  • Because they are offenders unto Kṛṣṇa, the holy name “Kṛṣṇa” does not manifest in their mouths.

Try this today

Chant “Kṛṣṇa” respectfully today, remembering that He is identical with His holy name.

Ask yourself

How would remembering that Kṛṣṇa is identical with His name affect your 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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