Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.148
The Purāṇas Clarify the Vedas’ Confidential Meaning
“The confidential meaning of the Vedas is not easily understood by common men; therefore that meaning is supplemented by the words of the Purāṇas.
What the purport teaches
- The Vedas have a confidential meaning.
- That confidential meaning is not easily understood by common people.
- The words of the Purāṇas supplement the Vedas to help explain that meaning.
Try this today
Write a brief reminder in your study notes: “The Purāṇas help explain the confidential meaning of the Vedas.”
Ask yourself
How willing are you to receive help in understanding teachings that are not easily understood?
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.