Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 8.80
The Latter Rule Takes Precedence
“ ‘Between the former rule and the latter rule, the latter is more important.’
What the purport teaches
- The verse compares a former rule with a latter rule.
- It states that, between these two rules, the latter is more important.
- The purport identifies this statement as a verse from the nyāya literatures.
Try this today
Write the principle in your own words: between the former and latter rules discussed here, the latter takes precedence.
Ask yourself
When considering these two rules, do I give the latter the greater weight stated here?
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.