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Congregational Chanting Fills the City

“In your city there is always congregational chanting of the holy name. A tumultuous uproar of music, singing and dancing is always going on.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.173, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Congregational chanting of the holy name is always taking place in the city.
  • The chanting is accompanied by music, singing and dancing.
  • The sound is described as a tumultuous uproar.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes chanting the holy name with someone today.

Ask yourself

What draws me toward joining others in chanting the holy name?

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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