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Clear Understanding Through the Ṣaṭ-sandarbha

“In particular, Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī compiled the book named Bhāgavata-sandarbha, or Ṣaṭ-sandarbha, which is the essence of all scriptures. From this book one can obtain a conclusive understanding of devotional service and the Supreme Personality of Godhead.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 4.229, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī compiled the Bhāgavata-sandarbha, also called the Ṣaṭ-sandarbha.
  • This book is described as the essence of all scriptures.
  • From it, one can obtain a conclusive understanding of devotional service and the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Try this today

Write down one question about devotional service that you would like to clarify through study.

Ask yourself

What would you like to understand more clearly about devotional service?

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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