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Joyful Chanting Alongside Gopāla

“Caitanya Mahāprabhu walked with the Deity of Gopāla, and He chanted and danced. A large and jubilant crowd of people also chanted the transcendental name of Kṛṣṇa, “Hari! Hari!””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 18.40, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Caitanya Mahāprabhu walked with the Deity of Gopāla.
  • As He walked, He chanted and danced.
  • A large and jubilant crowd also chanted the transcendental name of Kṛṣṇa: “Hari! Hari!”

Try this today

Chant “Hari! Hari!” today, giving your attention to the transcendental name of Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

What does the crowd’s joyful chanting invite you to appreciate about chanting Kṛṣṇa’s name?

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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