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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.48

Joining Together in Congregational Chanting

“Upon hearing this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu immediately began great congregational chanting in the courtyard. Vakreśvara Paṇḍita was the chief dancer.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.48, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Upon hearing Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s reply, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu immediately begins great congregational chanting.
  • The chanting takes place in the courtyard, bringing the assembled devotees together.
  • Vakreśvara Paṇḍita is the chief dancer during the chanting.

Try this today

Invite someone to join you in a few minutes of chanting today.

Ask yourself

How can I make room for chanting together 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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