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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.102

Spreading Saṅkīrtana Is an External Purpose

“The Lord came to propagate saṅkīrtana. That is an external purpose, as I have already indicated.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.102, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord came to propagate saṅkīrtana.
  • Spreading saṅkīrtana is described as an external purpose of His coming.
  • The author reminds the reader that he has already indicated this purpose.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today to chant the holy name with someone.

Ask yourself

How can you give saṅkīrtana a place in your day?

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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