Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.241
Chanting Is the Most Important Item
“Then the Bhaṭṭācārya asked Caitanya Mahāprabhu, “Which item is most important in the execution of devotional service?” The Lord replied that the most important item was the chanting of the holy name of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- The Bhaṭṭācārya asked Caitanya Mahāprabhu which item was most important in devotional service.
- The Lord replied that chanting the holy name of the Lord was the most important item.
- The purport states that there are nine items to be executed in devotional service.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today specifically to chant the holy name of the Lord.
Ask yourself
Does chanting the holy name hold an important place in my daily practice?
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.