Strong words by Srila Bhakti Siddhant Saraswati Thakur Prabhupad from The Gaudiy

a Volume 23 number 10
"Kirtana is called sankirtana when many people perform it together. But will it
be worthy of the nam sankirtana if some worthless people, without any ardour for
Sri Bhagavn s service, come together to shout in unison? It will be true hari-sank
irtana when we join the sankirtana of true devotees who are serving Sri Bhagavn a
ccording to the principles established in the Vedas and allied shastras. contras
tingly, it is not hari sankirtana when it is conducted for the prevention of the
epidemics of cholera or pox, for prosperity in trade, for gain or for respect a
nd fame. This kirtana is my-kirtana
chanting within the jurisdiction of the illuso
ry potency."
romana 26 de agosto