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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.39

Tasting Prema Through Congregational Chanting

“Thus with two intentions the Lord appeared with His devotees and tasted the nectar of prema with the congregational chanting of the holy name.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.39, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord appeared with two intentions.
  • He appeared together with His devotees.
  • Through congregational chanting of the holy name, He tasted the nectar of prema.

Try this today

Chant the holy name with another person today, remembering the Lord chanting with His devotees.

Ask yourself

What does the Lord’s own chanting with His devotees teach me about congregational chanting?

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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