Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.75
Cultivate Knowledge, Renunciation, and Self-Control
“I shall continually recite Vedānta philosophy before Caitanya Mahāprabhu so that He may remain fixed in His renunciation and thus enter upon the path of monism.”
What the purport teaches
- Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya proposed continually reciting Vedānta philosophy before Caitanya Mahāprabhu. He thought this would keep Him fixed in renunciation and lead Him toward monism.
- One must control the senses and mind and subdue the six forces of speech, mind, anger, tongue, belly, and genitals. This helps one become expert in understanding the devotional service of the Lord.
- Knowledge and renunciation must be cultivated regularly. Attachment to material sense gratification prevents one from protecting the sannyāsa order.
Try this today
Before speaking in anger today, pause and choose words with greater self-control.
Ask yourself
Which of the six forces most needs my careful attention today?
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.