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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.31

Saṅkīrtana With His Devotees

“Just prior to His youthful life, He began the saṅkīrtana movement. Day and night He used to dance in ecstasy with His devotees.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 13.31, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Just before His youthful life, He began the saṅkīrtana movement.
  • He used to dance in ecstasy with His devotees.
  • This dancing with His devotees took place day and night.

Try this today

Read the verse slowly today, pausing to remember the Lord dancing with His devotees.

Ask yourself

What moves you about the Lord sharing this joy with His devotees?

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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