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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.25

The Lord chants through the solitary forest

“When the Lord passed through the solitary forest chanting the holy name of Kṛṣṇa, the tigers and elephants, seeing Him, gave way.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.25, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord passed through a solitary forest.
  • As He walked, He chanted the holy name of Kṛṣṇa.
  • The tigers and elephants saw Him and gave way.

Try this today

Spend one quiet minute today chanting the holy name of Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

How might you make time for chanting Kṛṣṇa’s holy name when you are alone?

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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