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Worship Kṛṣṇa Through Congregational Chanting

“ ‘In the Age of Kali, intelligent persons perform congregational chanting to worship the incarnation of Godhead who constantly sings the name of Kṛṣṇa. Although His complexion is not blackish, He is Kṛṣṇa Himself. He is accompanied by His associates, servants, weapons and confidential companions.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 20.10, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In the Age of Kali, intelligent persons worship the incarnation of Godhead through congregational chanting.
  • This incarnation constantly sings Kṛṣṇa’s name. Although His complexion is not blackish, He is Kṛṣṇa Himself.
  • He is accompanied by His associates, servants, weapons and confidential companions.

Try this today

Invite someone to join you in chanting Kṛṣṇa’s holy name for a few minutes today.

Ask yourself

How does knowing that this chanting incarnation is Kṛṣṇa Himself shape my understanding of worship?

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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