Seven-tongued flame refers to the seven characteristics of Sri Krishna Sankirtana as explained by Srila Bhaktivinod Takur in his Sammodana-bhasya commentary.
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ceto-darpaṇa-mārjanaḿ - cleansing the mirror of the heart
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bhava-mahā-dāvāgni-nirvāpaṇaḿ - extinguishing the blazing forest fire of material existence
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śreyaḥ-kairava-candrikā-vitaraṇaḿ - one receives the benediction of pure devotional service, compared to moonshine spreading the white lily of good fortune
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vidyā-vadhū-jīvanam - the life and soul of all knowledge; the devotee receives the benediction of knowledge of his eternal identity
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ānandāmbudhi-vardhanaḿ prati-padaḿ - expanding the blissful ocean of transcendental life
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pūrṇāmṛtāsvādanaḿ - tasting full nectar at every step
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sarvātma-snapanaḿ - the self is wholly cleansed of all desires other than for selfless devotional service
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