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Spreading Saṅkīrtana Shows Kṛṣṇa's Empowerment

“You have spread the saṅkīrtana movement of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Therefore it is evident that You have been empowered by Lord Kṛṣṇa. There is no question about it.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.12, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speaker praises the spreading of the saṅkīrtana movement of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
  • He sees this spreading as clear evidence of empowerment by Lord Kṛṣṇa. He expresses no doubt about that conclusion.
  • The purport notes that Śrī Madhvācārya draws attention to a quotation from the Nārāyaṇa-saṁhitā.

Try this today

Before chanting today, pause to appreciate the spreading of Kṛṣṇa consciousness described here.

Ask yourself

How does recognizing Kṛṣṇa's empowerment shape your appreciation of the saṅkīrtana movement?

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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