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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 20.146

Vedic Knowledge Ultimately Points to Kṛṣṇa

“When one accepts the Vedic literature by interpretation or even by dictionary meaning, directly or indirectly the ultimate declaration of Vedic knowledge points to Lord Kṛṣṇa.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 20.146, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vedic literature may be approached through interpretation or through dictionary meaning.
  • Whether understood directly or indirectly, its ultimate declaration points to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
  • Lord Kṛṣṇa remains the conclusion of Vedic knowledge across these approaches.

Try this today

Write a brief reminder beside today’s study notes: “Vedic knowledge ultimately points to Lord Kṛṣṇa.”

Ask yourself

Am I keeping Lord Kṛṣṇa in view as the ultimate conclusion of Vedic knowledge?

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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