Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.130
Follow Śrī Caitanya’s Instructions at Home
“At whosever house Śrī Caitanya accepted His alms by taking prasādam, He would convert the dwellers to His saṅkīrtana movement and advise them just as He advised the brāhmaṇa named Kūrma.”
What the purport teaches
- One who surrenders to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and follows Him with heart and soul need not change location or occupation.
- One should chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra and teach relatives and friends the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Humility and meekness can be learned at home.
- One should not pose as an advanced devotee and refuse to guide others. By chanting and teaching Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s principles, one can become purified, become a spiritual master and be freed from material contamination.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes at home today to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
Ask yourself
How can you follow Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s instructions within your present home and work?
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.