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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.49

Gather Together to Chant

“Headed by Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī, all the devotees of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu surrounded Haridāsa Ṭhākura and began congregational chanting.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.49, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Svarūpa Dāmodara Gosvāmī headed the devotees of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • All the devotees surrounded Haridāsa Ṭhākura and began congregational chanting.
  • Their chanting accompanied the gathering in which Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu praised Haridāsa Ṭhākura.

Try this today

Invite someone to join you in chanting the holy name for a few minutes today.

Ask yourself

How can I make time to chant with other devotees?

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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