Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 8.37
Devotional conclusions rest on authoritative scripture
“In Śrī Caitanya-maṅgala [later known as Śrī Caitanya-bhāgavata] Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura has given the conclusion and essence of devotional service by quoting the authoritative statements of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya-maṅgala was later known as Śrī Caitanya-bhāgavata.
- Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura gives the conclusion and essence of devotional service in this book.
- He presents these teachings by quoting the authoritative statements of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Try this today
Write one sentence noting how Śrī Caitanya-maṅgala draws its devotional conclusions from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Ask yourself
Why is it valuable that devotional teachings are supported by authoritative statements?
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.