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Learn Devotion From Those Who Preach Love
“Ācāryaratna, Ācāryanidhi, Gadādhara Paṇḍita, Jagadānanda, Dāmodara, Śaṅkara, Vakreśvara, Kāśīśvara, Mukunda, Vāsudeva, Murāri and many other devotees have descended in Bengal to preach to everyone the glories of the holy name of Kṛṣṇa and the value of love for Him. I have learned from them the meaning of devotional service to Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Many devotees have descended in Bengal to preach to everyone the glories of Kṛṣṇa’s holy name.
- They also teach the value of love for Kṛṣṇa; their preaching brings these two teachings together.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu says He has learned from these devotees the meaning of devotional service to Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Reread the translation and write down the two teachings these devotees came to share.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking to learn the value of love for Kṛṣṇa as well as the glories of His name?
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.