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Joining in Joyful Dancing

“When Advaita Ācārya began to dance, Nityānanda Prabhu began dancing behind Him. Haridāsa Ṭhākura, being very pleased, also began dancing behind Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.113, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Ācārya began to dance.
  • Nityānanda Prabhu began dancing behind Him.
  • Haridāsa Ṭhākura was very pleased and also began dancing behind Him.

Try this today

Reread the verse today and reflect briefly on the joy of joining others in dancing.

Ask yourself

What do I notice about the pleasure with which Haridāsa Ṭhākura joined the dancing?

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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