Cmp 52. The Sankirtan Movement Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU

"Everyone knows that Nimai Pundita,
Is an exalted Devotee of Lord Krishna,
With His heart pure and faultless,
Surrounded by His faithful devotees."

"We'll be able to feast our eyes,
Once we go and see His dance,
He'll propagate congregational
Chanting of the Lord's name well."

"In Navadvipa, His appearance is
To deliver the entire Universe,
Surely His name will spread
In every town, far and wide."

Like this, the pious people said,
And the good fortune, they reaped,
While the impious ones suffered
For their criticism of the Lord.

To the Lord, they brought gifts,
Like yogurt, ghee, bananas,
Beautiful flower garlands,
And received His blessings.

The Lord instructed them
How to chant the holy name,
Every day with no restrictions
Of time, place, cleanliness or status.

"Here from me this Maha-mantra, "
He said as follows the mantra:

"Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna,
Krishna, Krishna, Hare, Hare!
Hare Rama, Hare Rama,
Rama, Rama, Hare Hare! "

This congregational chanting
With karatals and hands clapping,
Should be done by everyone,
In every house, including children.

In this way, Lord Chaitanya began
Inspiring everyone to join
The grand sankirtana movement
For their spiritual advancement.