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Hearing the Holy Name Inspires Chanting

“Whoever heard Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu chant “Hari! Hari!” also chanted the holy name of Lord Hari and Kṛṣṇa. In this way they all followed the Lord, very eager to see Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 7.98, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu chanted “Hari! Hari!” Whoever heard Him also chanted.
  • They chanted the holy name of Lord Hari and Kṛṣṇa.
  • They followed the Lord, very eager to see Him.

Try this today

Today, chant “Hari! Hari!” aloud and listen attentively.

Ask yourself

How does hearing the holy name encourage you to chant?

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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