Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.97
An Extraordinary Inquiry Beyond Perfection
“Rāya Rāmānanda replied, “Until this day I did not know anyone within this material world who could inquire beyond this perfectional stage of devotional service.”
What the purport teaches
- Rāya Rāmānanda responds to the inquiry about what lies beyond this perfectional stage of devotional service.
- Until that day, he had not known anyone within the material world who could make such an inquiry.
- His reply expresses how extraordinary he finds the capacity to inquire beyond this stage.
Try this today
Reread his reply and pause over the words “Until this day,” noticing the wonder they express.
Ask yourself
How does Rāya Rāmānanda's response deepen my appreciation for this inquiry?
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.