Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 7.37
Chant a Fixed Number Daily
“Since Your two hands will always be engaged in chanting and counting the holy names, how will You be able to carry the waterpot and external garments?
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu chanted the holy names a fixed number of times daily.
- The Gosvāmīs and Haridāsa Ṭhākura followed this principle of daily counted chanting.
- Caitanya Mahāprabhu counted on His fingers: one hand was engaged in chanting, while the other kept the number of rounds. With both hands occupied, carrying His belongings presented a practical difficulty.
Try this today
Set aside time today to chant the holy name a fixed number of times, keeping count.
Ask yourself
How can I make counted chanting a steady part of my day?
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.