Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.137
Hearing the Direct Meaning
“Now let us see,” the Māyāvādī sannyāsīs continued, “how well You can describe the sūtras in terms of their direct meaning.” Hearing this, Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu began His direct explanation of the Vedānta-sūtra.
What the purport teaches
- The Māyāvādī sannyāsīs asked to hear the sūtras explained in terms of their direct meaning.
- They wanted to see how well Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu could give this explanation.
- Hearing their request, Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu began His direct explanation of the Vedānta-sūtra.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly and restate its direct meaning in one sentence.
Ask yourself
How carefully do I listen for the direct meaning of what I study?
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.