BRS 1.2.145

BRS 1.2.145

Verse Text

33. atha saṅkīrtanam— nāma-līlā-guṇadīnām uccair-bhāṣā tu kīrtanam ||145||

Translation

Chanting (verse 85): Kīrtana is defined as the loud chanting of the names, pastimes and qualities of the Lord.

Purport (Nectar of Devotion)

Saṅkīrtana When a person loudly chants the glories of the Lord’s activities, qualities, form, etc., his chanting is called saṅkīrtana. Saṅkīrtana also refers to the congregational chanting of the holy name of the Lord.