Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.152
Hearing the Conclusion of the Śāstras
“The Lord pacified Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa by saying, “Actually whatever I have said is by way of jest. Now you can hear from Me the conclusion of the śāstras, in which every Vaiṣṇava devotee has firm faith.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord pacified Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa by explaining that His previous words were spoken by way of jest.
- He then invited Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa to hear the conclusion of the śāstras.
- Every Vaiṣṇava devotee has firm faith in that conclusion.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute today to reread this invitation to hear the conclusion of the śāstras.
Ask yourself
How can I listen more attentively to the conclusion of the śāstras?
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.