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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.65

Firm Faith and Scriptural Expertise

“One who is expert in logic, argument and the revealed scriptures and who has firm faith in Kṛṣṇa is classified as a topmost devotee. He can deliver the whole world.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 22.65, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A topmost devotee is expert in logic, argument and the revealed scriptures.
  • Such a devotee also has firm faith in Kṛṣṇa.
  • This topmost devotee can deliver the whole world.

Try this today

Study this translation for a few minutes and write down one quality of the topmost devotee that you want to develop.

Ask yourself

Am I seeking both understanding of the revealed scriptures and firm faith in 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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