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A Bright Setting for Chanting

“The night was full of moonlight, which made the waves of the Ganges look dazzling. All directions were clear and bright.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 3.230, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The night was full of moonlight.
  • The moonlight made the waves of the Ganges look dazzling.
  • All directions were clear and bright, forming the setting around Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s chanting.

Try this today

Before briefly reciting the holy name today, reread this verse and picture its moonlit setting.

Ask yourself

Which detail helps me picture the setting of Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s chanting?

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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