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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.79

Saṅkīrtana Together, Then Rest

“One day the Lord performed saṅkīrtana with all His devotees, and when they were greatly fatigued they sat down.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.79, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord performed saṅkīrtana with all His devotees.
  • During this shared saṅkīrtana, they became greatly fatigued.
  • When they were tired, they sat down.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes chanting the holy name with someone today, allowing time to rest if needed.

Ask yourself

How can I make room for saṅkīrtana with others?

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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