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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.96

Holy Names, Dancing, and Music

“While all the ladies vibrated the holy name of Hari on earth, in the heavenly planets dancing and music were going on, for the demigods were very curious.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 13.96, translation

What the purport teaches

  • All the ladies on earth vibrated the holy name of Hari.
  • Dancing and music were taking place in the heavenly planets.
  • The demigods were very curious.

Try this today

Sing the holy name of Hari for a brief moment today.

Ask yourself

What do you notice in this picture of chanting on earth and celebration in heaven?

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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