All Live lessons

Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 14.102

Joyful Chanting Fills Every Direction

“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu stood up, all the Vaiṣṇavas loudly chanted, “Hari! Hari!” in great jubilation. The auspicious sound filled the air in all directions.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 14.102, translation

What the purport teaches

  • When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu stood up, all the Vaiṣṇavas responded with great jubilation.
  • They loudly chanted, “Hari! Hari!” Their joy found expression in the holy name.
  • The translation calls this sound auspicious and describes it as filling the air in all directions.

Try this today

Chant “Hari! Hari!” aloud today, giving your attention to the auspicious sound.

Ask yourself

How might I express joy through chanting the holy name?

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.

A practice of bhakti from the book's own listChant without offensesCC Antya 3.181Next · LeadTeach what you are livingTurn this chapter into a timed class plan or a short reel script.Open Lecture Studio