Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 8.7
Follow the Ācāryas, Not Outward Show
“One who does not accept the glories of the Pañca-tattva but still makes a show of devotional service to Kṛṣṇa can never achieve the mercy of Kṛṣṇa or advance to the ultimate goal.”
What the purport teaches
- One who rejects the glories of the Pañca-tattva while making a show of devotion to Kṛṣṇa cannot achieve His mercy or the ultimate goal.
- A serious person must follow the rules and regulations laid down by the ācāryas and understand their conclusions.
- Success comes by following the instructions and footsteps of the previous ācāryas in disciplic succession. Without serving the spiritual master and ācāryas, one cannot be liberated.
Try this today
Write down one instruction from this purport that you want to follow carefully today.
Ask yourself
Where could you give more attention to following instruction rather than merely appearing devoted?
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.