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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.104

Dancing, Chanting, and Sharing a Picnic

“The Lord danced and chanted and then enjoyed a picnic in the garden as He had done before.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.104, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord danced and chanted.
  • Afterward, He enjoyed a picnic in the garden.
  • He had done this before; the verse recalls these activities as part of His familiar observances.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today for devotional chanting.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the Lord’s dancing, chanting, and enjoyment of a garden picnic?

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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