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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 7.18

Unparalleled Understanding of Scripture and Devotion

“He is unparalleled in His understanding of all the revealed scriptures and the devotional service of Lord Kṛṣṇa. Therefore He is called Advaita Ācārya.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 7.18, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Advaita Ācārya is unparalleled in His understanding of all the revealed scriptures.
  • His understanding also encompasses the devotional service of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
  • The verse connects these qualities with His name, Advaita Ācārya.

Try this today

Reread this verse and write down its two areas of Advaita Ācārya’s unparalleled understanding.

Ask yourself

When I study scripture, do I seek to understand devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa?

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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