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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.62

Chanting Accompanies Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s Procession

“The body of Haridāsa Ṭhākura was then raised onto a carrier that resembled an airship and taken to the sea, accompanied by congregational chanting.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.62, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s body was raised onto a carrier.
  • The carrier resembled an airship and was used to take his body to the sea.
  • Congregational chanting accompanied the journey.

Try this today

During a short walk today, softly chant the holy names “Hari” and “Kṛṣṇa.”

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the continued presence of chanting throughout these events?

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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