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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.31

Equal Holy Names, Further Scriptural Guidance

“As far as the holy names of Rāma and Kṛṣṇa are concerned, they are on an equal level, but for further advancement we receive some specific information from the revealed scriptures.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.31, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The holy names of Rāma and Kṛṣṇa are on an equal level.
  • Revealed scriptures also give specific information about these holy names.
  • This specific information is received for further advancement.

Try this today

Read this translation slowly, noting both the equality of the names and the invitation to learn more.

Ask yourself

How can you honor both holy names while remaining open to further scriptural guidance?

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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