Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.260
Religious Observance Does Not Excuse Blasphemy
“All the so-called professors and scientists and their students generally follow the regulative principles of religion, fruitive activities and austerities,” the Lord thought, “yet at the same time they are blasphemers and rogues.
What the purport teaches
- The Lord considered how the professors, scientists, and students followed religious principles, fruitive activities, and austerities while also blaspheming.
- Materialists without knowledge of devotional service may be very religious, work systematically, or perform austerities and penances.
- If they blaspheme the Supreme Personality of Godhead, these practices do not prevent them from being rogues.
Try this today
Review one religious practice you perform, and consider whether your speech about the Supreme Personality of Godhead is respectful.
Ask yourself
Do I mistake outward religious discipline for knowledge of 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.