Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 12.9
Follow the ācārya, Not Concocted Opinions
“Some of the disciples strictly accepted the orders of the ācārya, and others deviated, independently concocting their own opinions under the spell of daivī-māyā.”
What the purport teaches
- Some disciples strictly accepted the orders of the ācārya. Others independently concocted opinions under the spell of daivī-māyā.
- Division begins when disciples do not accept the order of their spiritual master. Opinions different from the spiritual master's opinion are useless for spiritual advancement.
- Materially concocted ideas cannot be brought into spiritual advancement. Adjusting spiritual advancement to material ideas is deviation.
Try this today
Review one instruction from your spiritual master and consider whether you are following it without adding your own adjustments.
Ask yourself
Where might I be substituting my own opinion for an instruction I have received?
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.