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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.205

The Lord Calls Everyone to Chant

“The Lord’s body was restless, and tears, trembling and jubilation were manifest. He said very loudly, “Chant ‘Kṛṣṇa!’ Chant ‘Kṛṣṇa!’””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.205, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord’s body was restless.
  • Tears, trembling and jubilation were manifest in Him.
  • He called out very loudly, “Chant ‘Kṛṣṇa!’ Chant ‘Kṛṣṇa!’”

Try this today

Pause today and chant “Kṛṣṇa” aloud with attention.

Ask yourself

How can you respond today to the Lord’s call to chant Kṛṣṇa’s 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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