Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.45
Loud Chanting Benefits All Living Beings
“When the Lord loudly chanted “Haribol!” the trees and creepers became jubilant to hear Him.”
What the purport teaches
- When the Lord loudly chanted “Haribol!” the trees and creepers became jubilant to hear Him.
- The loud chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra benefits trees, plants, insects and all other living beings.
- One should not be disturbed by loud chanting of Hare Kṛṣṇa. It benefits both the chanter and everyone who has an opportunity to hear.
Try this today
Chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra aloud today, remembering that hearing it benefits living beings.
Ask yourself
How might remembering the benefit to listeners change your attitude toward chanting?
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.