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Devotional Association Awakens Shared Joy

“All the devotees became ecstatic in the association of Lord Caitanya, and thus absorbed in love of God, they were dancing and singing while going along the main road.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 5.145, translation

What the purport teaches

  • All the devotees became ecstatic in the association of Lord Caitanya.
  • They were absorbed in love of God.
  • As they went along the main road, they danced and sang.

Try this today

Spend a few minutes singing in devotion with another devotee today, if possible.

Ask yourself

How does the company of devotees help you turn your attention toward God?

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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