Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 23.41
Taking Pleasure in the Holy Name
“ ‘When a person is actually advanced and takes pleasure in chanting the holy name of the Lord, who is very dear to him, he is agitated and loudly chants the holy name. He also laughs, cries, becomes agitated and chants just like a madman, not caring for outsiders.’
What the purport teaches
- An actually advanced person takes pleasure in chanting the holy name of the Lord, who is very dear to him.
- He becomes agitated and chants the holy name loudly.
- He laughs, cries and chants like a madman, not caring for outsiders.
Try this today
Set aside a short time today to chant the Lord’s holy name, reflecting on holding Him dear.
Ask yourself
What connection does this verse show between the Lord being dear to someone and pleasure in 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.