Nāma-saṅkīrtana—congregational chanting of the holy names of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, usually accompanied by hand cymbals (karatālas) and clay mṛdaṅga drums. Lord Caitanya and the Vedic literatures recommend this saṅkīrtana as the most effective means of God-realization in the present Age of Kali.

Nama-sahkirtana-congregational chanting of the holy names of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, usually accompanied by hand cymbals (karatalas) and clay mrdahga drums. Lord Caitanya and the Vedic literatures recommend this sahkirtana as the most effective means of God-realization in the present Age of Kali.
 

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