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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.236

The King Came to Watch Saṅkīrtana

“Hearing the greatness of the saṅkīrtana, King Pratāparudra went up to the top of his palace and watched the performance with his personal associates.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.236, translation

What the purport teaches

  • King Pratāparudra heard of the greatness of the saṅkīrtana.
  • He went up to the top of his palace to watch.
  • His personal associates watched the performance with him.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today to watch a saṅkīrtana performance attentively.

Ask yourself

How did hearing about the saṅkīrtana move King Pratāparudra to act?

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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