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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.93

Chanting Together in Wonder

“All people thus chanted the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra during the lunar eclipse, and their minds were struck with wonder.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 13.93, translation

What the purport teaches

  • All the people chanted the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.
  • Their chanting took place during the lunar eclipse.
  • Their minds were struck with wonder.

Try this today

Chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra once, then reread the description of the people's wonder.

Ask yourself

What strikes you about the picture of everyone chanting with wonder?

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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