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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 17.6

The Lord’s Scholarship Defeated Learned Scholars

“By dint of pride in His education, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, not caring for anyone else, defeated all kinds of learned scholars while executing His studies.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 17.6, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu displayed pride in His education.
  • While executing His studies, He did not care for anyone else.
  • He defeated all kinds of learned scholars.

Try this today

Write one sentence summarizing how this verse describes the Lord during His studies.

Ask yourself

What stands out to me about the Lord’s display of scholarship here?

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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