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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.344

Learn Vaiṣṇava conduct through clear guidance

“You should give general and specific descriptions of the behavior and activities of a Vaiṣṇava. You should outline things that are to be done and things that are not to be done. All this should be described as regulations and etiquette.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.344, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The behavior and activities of a Vaiṣṇava should be described both generally and specifically.
  • Guidance should outline things that are to be done and things that are not to be done.
  • These instructions should be presented as regulations and etiquette.

Try this today

Using this batch of verses, write down one thing to do and one thing to avoid today.

Ask yourself

Which aspect of Vaiṣṇava etiquette would you like clearer guidance on?

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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