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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 18.128

Deliverance Through the Holy Name and Love

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu remained for some days in Akrūra-tīrtha. He delivered everyone there simply by distributing the holy name of Kṛṣṇa and ecstatic love for the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.128, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu remained for some days in Akrūra-tīrtha.
  • He distributed the holy name of Kṛṣṇa and ecstatic love for the Lord.
  • Simply by distributing these gifts, He delivered everyone there.

Try this today

Set aside one minute today to chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

How does this account help me value the gift of 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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