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The Importance of Chanting the Holy Name

“In the afternoon, people were able to speak to Him. The Lord told everyone of the importance of chanting the holy name.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.81, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In the afternoon, people were able to speak to the Lord.
  • The Lord spoke to everyone about chanting the holy name.
  • He emphasized the importance of this chanting.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today to chant the holy name.

Ask yourself

How much importance do I give to chanting the 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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