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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.89

Appreciating the Direct Meaning

“My dear Lord, whatever direct meaning You have given when explaining the Brahma-sūtra is certainly very wonderful to all of us.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 25.89, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The listener praises the direct meaning of the Brahma-sūtra explained by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
  • He says that this explanation is wonderful to all those hearing it.
  • This appreciation leads to a request to hear a brief explanation of the Brahma-sūtra’s purport.

Try this today

Reread this translation and write one sentence describing what the listener appreciates.

Ask yourself

How can appreciation for what you have understood encourage you to hear more?

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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