Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.64
Scripture Establishes the Excellence of Devotional Service
“In these meetings of the Vaiṣṇavas, Advaita Ācārya used to recite the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, decrying the paths of philosophical speculation and fruitive activity and establishing the superexcellence of devotional service.”
What the purport teaches
- At the Vaiṣṇavas’ meetings, Advaita Ācārya recited the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
- He decried the paths of philosophical speculation and fruitive activity.
- He established the superexcellence of devotional service.
Try this today
Read a short passage from the Bhagavad-gītā or Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, looking for its teaching on devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can your study of scripture remain focused on devotional service?
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.