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Vyāsadeva Summarizes Philosophy in Vedānta

“After studying the six philosophical theses, Vyāsadeva completely summarized them all in the aphorisms of Vedānta philosophy.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.53, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Vyāsadeva studied the six philosophical theses.
  • He completely summarized them in the aphorisms of Vedānta philosophy.
  • The discussion then presents Vedānta's conclusion that the Absolute Truth is a person.

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Review the philosophical views in this batch and write a brief summary of what each identifies as the cause.

Ask yourself

What can I learn from Vyāsadeva's careful study before summarizing these philosophies?

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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