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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 8.14

The Logicians Ask How to Choose

“Logicians say, “Unless one gains understanding through logic and argument, how can one decide upon a worshipable Deity?””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 8.14, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The verse presents a question raised by logicians.
  • They seek understanding through logic and argument.
  • They ask how someone can decide upon a worshipable Deity without first gaining such understanding.

Try this today

Write down one sincere question you have about deciding upon a worshipable Deity.

Ask yourself

What understanding am I seeking when considering whom to worship?

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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