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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.70

Ecstatic Kīrtana Awakens Devotion to Kṛṣṇa

“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu stayed at Viṣṇu-kāñcī for two days, He danced and performed kīrtana in ecstasy. When all the people saw Him, they were converted into devotees of Lord Kṛṣṇa.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.70, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu stayed at Viṣṇu-kāñcī for two days.
  • During His stay, He danced and performed kīrtana in ecstasy.
  • All the people who saw Him were converted into devotees of Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today to sing Lord Kṛṣṇa’s name.

Ask yourself

What inspires you about the effect of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s kīrtana?

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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