Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.5.32 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWorship Lord Caitanya by Chanting Together
“In the Age of Kali, intelligent persons perform congregational chanting to worship the incarnation of Godhead who constantly sings the names of Kṛṣṇa. Although His complexion is not blackish, He is Kṛṣṇa Himself. He is accompanied by His associates, servants, weapons and confidential companions.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Caitanya is Kṛṣṇa Himself, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, appearing with a golden complexion. He constantly chants Kṛṣṇa’s holy name and describes Kṛṣṇa.
- The Lord is accompanied by His associates and confidential companions. His all-attractive beauty acts as His weapon to subdue the demons.
- People of every caste, color and creed can assemble and chant Hare Kṛṣṇa to worship Lord Caitanya. This worship satisfies the Supreme Lord, who has appeared to restore devotional service and distribute love of Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Invite someone to join you today in chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
Ask yourself
How could I make room for chanting Kṛṣṇa’s names together with others?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.