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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 11.71

Joyful Companionship After Saṅkīrtana

“After saṅkīrtana, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bathed in the sea with His devotees, swimming and playing in the water in great jubilation.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 11.71, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After saṅkīrtana, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bathed in the sea.
  • His devotees joined Him in the water.
  • They swam and played in great jubilation, sharing a joyful time together.

Try this today

After chanting today, share a brief, cheerful moment with a devotee.

Ask yourself

How can you appreciate simple moments of joy in the company of 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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