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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.63

The Lord Leads the Devotees in Dancing

“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu danced in front of the procession, and Vakreśvara Paṇḍita, along with the other devotees, chanted and danced behind Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.63, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu danced in front of the procession.
  • Vakreśvara Paṇḍita and the other devotees followed behind Him.
  • The devotees chanted and danced as Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s body was taken to the sea.

Try this today

Chant the holy names for a minute while remembering the Lord dancing before the devotees.

Ask yourself

What strikes you about the Lord and the devotees all participating in this procession?

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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