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Worship Kṛṣṇa Himself Through Congregational Chanting
“ ‘In the Age of Kali, intelligent persons perform congregational chanting to worship the incarnation of Godhead who constantly sings the name of Kṛṣṇa. Although His complexion is not blackish, He is Kṛṣṇa Himself. He is accompanied by His associates, servants, weapons and confidential companions.’
What the purport teaches
- In the Age of Kali, intelligent persons worship the incarnation of Godhead through congregational chanting.
- This incarnation constantly sings the name of Kṛṣṇa. Although His complexion is not blackish, He is Kṛṣṇa Himself.
- He is accompanied by His associates, servants, weapons and confidential companions.
Try this today
Chant Kṛṣṇa’s name with another person today as an offering of worship to the Lord.
Ask yourself
How does recognizing this incarnation as Kṛṣṇa Himself deepen your understanding of 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.