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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.41

Singers and Dancer in the Third Group

“Another two persons, Śrīkānta and Vallabha Sena, joined as responsive singers. In this group, the senior Haridāsa [Haridāsa Ṭhākura] was the dancer.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 13.41, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Mukunda was appointed the chief singer in the third group.
  • Vāsudeva, Gopīnātha, Murāri, Śrīkānta and Vallabha Sena made up this party.
  • The senior Haridāsa, Haridāsa Ṭhākura, was the dancer.

Try this today

Today, reread the names and identify the chief singer, responsive singers and dancer.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the different roles within this group?

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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