Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.224
Following the Lord’s Order to Chant
“Being thus ordered by the Lord, both Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya and the brāhmaṇa began to chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. Then the Lord, dancing and dancing, proceeded along the path.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord ordered Balabhadra Bhaṭṭācārya and the brāhmaṇa to chant.
- Both began to chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa in response.
- The Lord proceeded along the path, dancing and dancing.
Try this today
Set aside a brief moment today specifically to chant Kṛṣṇa’s holy name.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about their response to the Lord’s order?
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.