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The Desire for Liberation Is Completely Rejected

“The prefix ‘pra’ [in the verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam] indicates that the desire for liberation is completely rejected.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 1.93, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The annotation draws attention to the prefix “pra” in the verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
  • This prefix indicates that the desire for liberation is completely rejected.
  • The explanation comes from Śrīdhara Svāmī, the great commentator on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.

Try this today

Write a short note explaining what the prefix “pra” indicates here.

Ask yourself

What does the word “completely” invite you to examine about your desire for liberation?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.

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