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Chanting and dancing in love of Godhead

“In the temple of Raṅganātha, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu chanted and danced in ecstatic love of Godhead. Seeing His performance, everyone was struck with wonder.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.81, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu chanted in the temple of Raṅganātha.
  • He danced in ecstatic love of Godhead.
  • Everyone who saw His chanting and dancing was struck with wonder.

Try this today

Set aside a brief moment today for attentive devotional chanting.

Ask yourself

What moves you about the Lord’s expression of love of Godhead?

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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