Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 3.87
Know Kṛṣṇa Through Authentic Scripture
“O my Lord, those influenced by demoniac principles cannot realize You, although You are clearly the Supreme by dint of Your exalted activities, forms, character and uncommon power, which are confirmed by all the revealed scriptures in the quality of goodness and the celebrated transcendentalists in the divine nature.”
What the purport teaches
- Authentic scriptures describe Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental activities, features, form and qualities. Kṛṣṇa explains Himself in the Bhagavad-gītā and is further explained in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
- Kṛṣṇa is accepted as the Supreme Personality of Godhead by authentic scriptures, not simply by popular opinion. No vote can place someone in the position of God.
- Those influenced by demoniac principles cannot realize the Lord despite His exalted activities, character and uncommon power. Revealed scriptures and celebrated transcendentalists confirm His supremacy.
Try this today
Read a short passage from the Bhagavad-gītā today, attending to how Kṛṣṇa explains Himself.
Ask yourself
Do I base my understanding of Kṛṣṇa on authentic scripture or on popular opinion?
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.