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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.12

Chanting and Dancing in the Forest

“After performing His usual chanting and dancing for some time in this forest, the Lord crossed the river and took His bath on the other bank.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.12, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord performed His usual chanting and dancing in the forest.
  • He continued chanting and dancing there for some time.
  • Afterward, He crossed the river and bathed on the other bank.

Try this today

Set aside a brief time today for chanting and dancing.

Ask yourself

What does the description of chanting and dancing as the Lord’s usual activity invite you to reflect on?

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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