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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.29

At the Lord’s command, the tiger chants

“The Lord said, “Chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa!” The tiger immediately got up and began to dance and to chant “Kṛṣṇa! Kṛṣṇa!””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.29, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord told the tiger, “Chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa!”
  • The tiger immediately got up in response.
  • It began to dance and chant “Kṛṣṇa! Kṛṣṇa!”

Try this today

Pause now and chant “Kṛṣṇa! Kṛṣṇa!” with attention.

Ask yourself

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