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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.44

Mahāprabhu Reveals the True Meaning

“The conclusion is that the import of the Vedānta-sūtra is covered by the imaginary explanation of Śaṅkarācārya. Whatever Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu has said is perfectly true.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.44, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The conclusion is that Śaṅkarācārya’s imaginary explanation covers the meaning of the Vedānta-sūtra.
  • The verse distinguishes the scripture’s meaning from an explanation that hides it.
  • Whatever Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu has said is affirmed as perfectly true.

Try this today

Read the translation slowly and write down its contrast between a covered meaning and a true explanation.

Ask yourself

How can I give more careful attention to what Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu actually teaches?

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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