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The Holy Name Awakens Loving Devotion

“I shall personally inaugurate the religion of the age — nāma-saṅkīrtana, the congregational chanting of the holy name. I shall make the world dance in ecstasy, realizing the four mellows of loving devotional service.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 3.19, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord declares that He will personally inaugurate the religion of the age.
  • This religion is nāma-saṅkīrtana, the congregational chanting of the holy name.
  • He promises to make the world dance in ecstasy, realizing the four mellows of loving devotional service.

Try this today

Invite someone to join you in chanting the holy name today.

Ask yourself

How can I make room for congregational chanting of 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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