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Chanting and Dancing upon Seeing Lord Jagannātha

“As soon as He saw Lord Jagannātha, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu began to chant and dance. Afterward, accompanied by His devotees, the Lord enjoyed sporting in the lake called Narendra-sarovara.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 14.242, translation

What the purport teaches

  • As soon as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu saw Lord Jagannātha, He began to chant and dance.
  • Afterward, the Lord enjoyed sporting in the lake called Narendra-sarovara.
  • His devotees accompanied Him in these pastimes.

Try this today

Take a moment today to remember Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu seeing Lord Jagannātha and beginning to chant and dance.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s immediate response to seeing Lord Jagannātha?

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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