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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.321

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Gives Spiritual Vision

“ ‘After Lord Kṛṣṇa departed for His abode along with religious principles and transcendental knowledge, this Purāṇa, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, has arisen like the sun in this Age of Kali to enlighten those who have no spiritual vision.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.321, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Kṛṣṇa departed for His abode along with religious principles and transcendental knowledge.
  • Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam has arisen like the sun in this Age of Kali.
  • Its light enlightens those who have no spiritual vision.

Try this today

Read this translation slowly and reflect on the phrase “to enlighten those who have no spiritual vision.”

Ask yourself

How might approaching Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam as a source of light change the way you read it?

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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