All Live lessons

Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.36

Kṛṣṇa’s Name Awakens in the Heart

“By Your appearance, Lord Kṛṣṇa’s holy name also appeared, and at that time the glories of Kṛṣṇa’s name awoke in my heart.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.36, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speaker connects the appearance of the person he addresses with the appearance of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s holy name.
  • At that time, the glories of Kṛṣṇa’s name awoke in his heart.
  • He describes this awakening as something he personally experienced.

Try this today

Chant Kṛṣṇa’s holy name for one minute, reflecting on its glories awakening in the heart.

Ask yourself

What would it mean for the glories of Kṛṣṇa’s name to awaken in my heart?

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.

A practice of bhakti from the book's own listAssociate with devoteesCC Madhya 22.83Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio