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Together They Sound Transcendental Praise

“In the four groups there were eight mṛdaṅgas and thirty-two cymbals. All together they began to vibrate the transcendental sound, and everyone said, “Very good! Very good!””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.216, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The four groups had eight mṛdaṅgas and thirty-two cymbals.
  • All together they began to vibrate the transcendental sound.
  • Everyone expressed appreciation, saying, “Very good! Very good!”

Try this today

When you hear chanting today, pause to listen attentively and express your appreciation.

Ask yourself

How can you express sincere appreciation when others join in 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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