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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 10.77

Bringing Kīrtana to a Gentle Close

“Then Lord Nityānanda found a way to end the kīrtana. He gradually stopped all the chanters.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 10.77, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Nityānanda found a way to end the kīrtana.
  • He stopped the chanters gradually rather than all at once.
  • The following verses explain that the chanters and dancers were fatigued. His action made room for their rest.

Try this today

During a shared activity today, check whether someone needs a break.

Ask yourself

How can I be attentive to others’ fatigue during shared devotional activities?

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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