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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Antya 10.47
জলক্রীড়া, বাদ্য, গীত, নর্তন, কীর্তন ।
মহাকোলাহল তীরে, সলিলে খেলন ॥ ৪৭ ॥
jala-krīḍā, vādya, gīta, nartana, kīrtana
mahā-kolāhala tīre, salile khelana
Because of the pastimes in the water, there was great jubilation on the shore, with music, singing, chanting and dancing creating a tumultuous sound.
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The pastimes in the water brought great jubilation to the shore.
Music, singing, chanting and dancing all formed part of the celebration.
Together these expressions of joy created a tumultuous sound.
Tender service. Food prepared and carried with love becomes a medium of intimate exchange.
The mood of Antya 10 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas
From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
The day when all the devotees arrived at Jagannātha Purī, Lord Govinda was enjoying sporting pastimes in the waters of the lake known as Narendra-sarovara. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu also enjoyed the ceremony in the water with His devotees.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Antya 10
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Nāma-saṅkīrtana · The holy name shared together
Chanting the holy names as the yuga-dharma, the Lord’s public movement, and the opening prayer of Śikṣāṣṭaka. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “chanting”
Kīrtana community · A movement of shared hearts
Devotional community as a living network of branches, service, festivals, care, and collective chanting. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “together”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
What does this scene show you about sharing devotional joy?
Spend a few minutes singing or chanting in celebration of the Lord’s pastimes.
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