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Friendly Welcome, Dancing, and Chanting

“All the people who came there during the day saw Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and the friendly behavior of Advaita Ācārya. At night they had the opportunity to see the Lord’s dancing and hear His chanting.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.161, translation

What the purport teaches

  • During the day, all the visitors saw Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • They also witnessed the friendly behavior of Advaita Ācārya.
  • At night, they had the opportunity to see the Lord’s dancing and hear His chanting.

Try this today

Make a point of warmly welcoming someone today.

Ask yourself

How can your friendly behavior help someone feel welcome?

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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