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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.59

Dancing Within the Chanting Groups

“In each of the seven groups was a principal dancer, such as Advaita Ācārya or Lord Nityānanda.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.59, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Each of the seven groups had a principal dancer.
  • Advaita Ācārya and Lord Nityānanda were among these principal dancers.
  • As the groups chanted, each had someone taking a leading role in dancing.

Try this today

During a few minutes of chanting today, try accompanying the chant with simple dancing.

Ask yourself

What do I notice about the place of dancing in this shared 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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