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The Auspicious Sound of Chanting

“In all directions, hundreds of thousands of people began to chant, “Hari! Hari!” Thus there arose a tumultuous and auspicious sound filling the entire universe.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.65, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Hundreds of thousands of people began chanting “Hari! Hari!” in all directions.
  • Their chanting arose as a tumultuous sound, filling the entire universe.
  • The sound was auspicious. The gathering centered on chanting the holy name.

Try this today

Take a quiet moment today to chant “Hari! Hari!” attentively.

Ask yourself

How does this description help you appreciate chanting the holy 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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