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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.11

Joy in Congregational Chanting

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu thus resided at Jagannātha Purī with His personal devotees and enjoyed the congregational chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.11, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu resided at Jagannātha Purī.
  • His personal devotees were with Him there.
  • Together they enjoyed congregational chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra.

Try this today

Invite someone to join you for a few minutes of chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra today.

Ask yourself

How can I make room for chanting the holy name with others?

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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