Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.12
Days and Nights Filled with Devotion
“In the daytime Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu engaged in dancing and chanting and in seeing the temple of Lord Jagannātha. At night, in the company of His most confidential devotees, such as Rāmānanda Rāya and Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī, He tasted the nectar of the transcendental mellows of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes.”
What the purport teaches
- During the day, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu danced, chanted and saw the temple of Lord Jagannātha.
- At night He was with His most confidential devotees, including Rāmānanda Rāya and Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī.
- In their company He tasted the nectar of the transcendental mellows of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today for chanting, following the devotional activity described here.
Ask yourself
What small place can I give to chanting within my daily routine?
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.