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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.40

Chanting and Dancing Toward Jagannātha Purī

“Indeed, They began chanting the holy name of Kṛṣṇa on that very spot, and in this way, dancing and dancing, Advaita Ācārya and Nityānanda Prabhu reached Jagannātha Purī.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.40, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Ācārya and Nityānanda Prabhu began chanting the holy name of Kṛṣṇa on that very spot.
  • They continued onward, dancing and dancing.
  • In this way, They reached Jagannātha Purī.

Try this today

Pause where you are and spend a minute chanting the holy name of Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

Can you make time to chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa right where you are?

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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