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Kṛṣṇa Can Teach Devotion by Example

“[Advaita Ācārya thought:] “If Śrī Kṛṣṇa were to appear as an incarnation, He Himself could preach devotion by His personal example.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 3.99, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Ācārya considered the possibility of Śrī Kṛṣṇa appearing as an incarnation.
  • He thought that Kṛṣṇa Himself could preach devotion.
  • Kṛṣṇa could teach this devotion through His own personal example.

Try this today

Put one devotional teaching into practice today rather than only speaking about it.

Ask yourself

How could my own example support what I say about devotion?

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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