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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.97

Prema-saṅkīrtana Is Chanting in Love of Godhead

“Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya replied, “This sweet transcendental sound is a special creation of the Lord known as prema-saṅkīrtana, congregational chanting in love of Godhead.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.97, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya describes the chanting as sweet transcendental sound.
  • He calls it a special creation of the Lord, known as prema-saṅkīrtana.
  • Prema-saṅkīrtana means congregational chanting in love of Godhead.

Try this today

When joining congregational chanting today, remember its meaning: chanting in love of Godhead.

Ask yourself

How does knowing the meaning of prema-saṅkīrtana shape my approach to congregational 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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