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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.90

Chanting the Holy Name and Becoming Devotees

“Indeed, they did not chant anything but the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, and all of them became Lord Kṛṣṇa’s devotees. Thus the general populace was astonished.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.90, translation

What the purport teaches

  • They did not chant anything but the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
  • All of them became Lord Kṛṣṇa’s devotees.
  • The general populace was astonished by this change.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.

Ask yourself

How can chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra become more central in your 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.

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