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Here is a summary with bullet points and quotes from the Śikṣāṣṭakam, the eight devotional verses composed by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, each expressing stages of progress in bhakti (devotional service):
Śikṣāṣṭakam – Summary Bullet Quotes
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Glory of Chanting the Holy Name
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“The chanting of the holy name cleanses the mirror of the heart.”
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Harināma (the holy name) is the most effective spiritual practice in this age.
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Tasting the Sweetness of the Name
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“You have many names… and in them You have invested all Your transcendental energies.”
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God is fully present in His names — accessible to all.
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Humility in Devotion
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“Be humbler than a blade of grass, more tolerant than a tree.”
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The mindset for sincere, constant chanting.
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Longing for Pure Devotion
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“I do not want wealth, women, or fame… just birth after birth devotion to You.”
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Seeks service, not reward.
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Surrender to the Lord
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“I am Your servant, somehow fallen in this ocean of birth and death.”
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A plea for grace and shelter.
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Tears of Love
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“When will my eyes flood with tears as I chant Your holy names?”
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Signs of spiritual awakening — longing for divine love.
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Devotion Beyond Separation
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“I feel the whole world to be vacant in Your absence.”
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The pain of separation intensifies love.
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Selfless Love and Surrender
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“You may embrace me or trample me… You are my Lord unconditionally.”
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The highest stage: pure, unconditional love.
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