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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.104

Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī Teaches Vedānta

“There was a great Māyāvādī sannyāsī named Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī, who used to teach Vedānta philosophy to a great assembly of followers.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 17.104, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī was a great Māyāvādī sannyāsī.
  • He taught Vedānta philosophy to a great assembly of followers.
  • The purport notes that his characteristics are described in Caitanya-bhāgavata.

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Write down Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī’s philosophical affiliation and what he taught.

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What does this verse actually tell you about Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī?

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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