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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.103

Devotees Everywhere Celebrate Together

“In this way all the devotees, wherever they were situated, in every city and every country, danced, performed saṅkīrtana and gave charity by mental strength on the plea of the lunar eclipse, their minds overwhelmed with joy.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 13.103, translation

What the purport teaches

  • All the devotees joined in the celebration, wherever they were situated, in every city and country.
  • Their minds overwhelmed with joy, they danced and performed saṅkīrtana.
  • On the plea of the lunar eclipse, they also gave charity by mental strength.

Try this today

Wherever you are today, set aside a brief time to chant the holy name.

Ask yourself

How does the picture of devotees celebrating everywhere encourage you to join in chanting?

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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