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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.66

Deep Faith Is Not Blind

“ ‘One who is expert in logic and in understanding the revealed scriptures, and who always has firm conviction and deep faith that is not blind, is to be considered a topmost devotee in devotional service.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 22.66, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A topmost devotee is expert in logic and in understanding the revealed scriptures.
  • Such a devotee always has firm conviction and deep faith that is not blind.
  • These qualities mark one as a topmost devotee in devotional service.

Try this today

Write down one question about a scriptural teaching that you would like to understand more clearly.

Ask yourself

How can my study of the revealed scriptures help my faith become deeper rather than blind?

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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