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Approach Scriptural Learning With Humility

“The chief ācārya of the Tattvavāda community was very learned in the revealed scriptures. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu humbly questioned him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.254, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The chief ācārya belonged to the Tattvavāda community.
  • He was very learned in the revealed scriptures.
  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu humbly questioned him.

Try this today

Write one sincere question about scripture in a humble, respectful way.

Ask yourself

Do I ask questions humbly when speaking with someone learned in scripture?

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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