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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.129

Simple Living and Joyful Chanting

“They carry only waterpots, and they wear torn quilts. They always chant the holy names of Kṛṣṇa and discuss His pastimes. In great jubilation, they also dance.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.129, translation

What the purport teaches

  • They carry only waterpots and wear torn quilts.
  • They always chant the holy names of Kṛṣṇa and discuss His pastimes.
  • They also dance in great jubilation.

Try this today

Spend five minutes chanting the holy names of Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

How can you make a little room today for joyful chanting of Kṛṣṇa’s holy names?

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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