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Chanting the Holy Names as Meditation

“The Bhaṭṭācārya always chanted the holy name of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya, son of mother Śacī and reservoir of all good qualities. Indeed, chanting the holy names became his meditation.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 6.258, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Bhaṭṭācārya always chanted the holy name of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya.
  • Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya is described as the son of mother Śacī and the reservoir of all good qualities.
  • Chanting the holy names became the Bhaṭṭācārya's meditation.

Try this today

Chant the holy name of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya for a few quiet moments, listening attentively.

Ask yourself

How can I make my chanting more attentive and meditative?

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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