Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.145
A Little Willingness to Chant
“I have brought a heavy load to sell in this city. To take it back again is a very difficult job; therefore if I get but a fraction of the price, I shall sell it here in this city of Kāśī.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s commodity was the transcendental holy name of the Lord. He felt disappointed because the Māyāvādīs of Kāśī would not chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
- Attraction for chanting the Lord’s holy name belongs absolutely to pure devotees. Without such devotees in Kāśī, His load was very heavy.
- He was willing to deliver the whole load to anyone even a little inclined to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra, although the proper price was not paid.
Try this today
Set aside one minute today to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra attentively.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s willingness to accept even a little inclination encourage me to chant?
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.