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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.135

Kṛṣṇa’s Name, Qualities and Pastimes Are Spiritual

“Kṛṣṇa’s holy name, transcendental qualities and transcendental pastimes are all equal to Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself. They are all spiritual and full of bliss.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.135, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa’s holy name is equal to Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself.
  • His transcendental qualities and pastimes are also equal to Him.
  • His name, qualities and pastimes are all spiritual and full of bliss.

Try this today

Repeat Kṛṣṇa’s holy name today while remembering that it is spiritual and full of bliss.

Ask yourself

How could this teaching change the attention you give to Kṛṣṇa’s name, qualities and pastimes?

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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