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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.67

Firm Faith Makes a Devotee Fortunate

“One who is not very expert in argument and logic based on the revealed scriptures but who has firm faith is considered a second-class devotee. He also must be considered most fortunate.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 22.67, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A devotee may not be very expert in argument and logic based on the revealed scriptures.
  • If he has firm faith, he is considered a second-class devotee.
  • Such a devotee must also be considered most fortunate.

Try this today

Today, pause to appreciate firm faith rather than measuring devotion only by skill in argument.

Ask yourself

Do I appreciate the good fortune of firm faith, even when scriptural argument is difficult for me?

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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