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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.39

Calling Out the Name of Kṛṣṇa

“Some of the people following the Lord were crying. Some were laughing, some dancing and some chanting. Indeed, some of them were rolling on the ground, exclaiming “Kṛṣṇa! Kṛṣṇa!””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 19.39, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Some of the people following the Lord were crying, while others were laughing.
  • Some were dancing, and some were chanting.
  • Some rolled on the ground, exclaiming “Kṛṣṇa! Kṛṣṇa!”

Try this today

Take a quiet moment to chant “Kṛṣṇa! Kṛṣṇa!” attentively.

Ask yourself

How can I give my attention to Kṛṣṇa’s name today?

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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