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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.105

Seek the Proper Answer

“Advaita Ācārya responded, “In front of you is Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the personification of religious principles. You should ask Him, for He will give you the proper answer.””

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.105, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Ācārya directed Vallabha Bhaṭṭa to Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who was before him.
  • He described Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as the personification of religious principles.
  • Advaita Ācārya assured Vallabha Bhaṭṭa that the Lord would give the proper answer.

Try this today

Read Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s reply slowly, with the intention of understanding His answer.

Ask yourself

Am I ready to receive guidance rather than simply continue a debate?

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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