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Worship Followed by Congregational Chanting

“After seeing the dhūpa-ārati of the Lord, they all began congregational chanting. Then the paḍichā, the superintendent of the temple, came and offered flower garlands and sandalwood pulp to everyone.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.214, translation

What the purport teaches

  • They all saw the dhūpa-ārati of the Lord.
  • Afterward, they began congregational chanting.
  • The paḍichā, the temple superintendent, came and offered flower garlands and sandalwood pulp to everyone.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today to join someone in congregational chanting.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about everyone joining the chanting and receiving these offerings?

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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