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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 25.103
“আমি — ‘সম্বন্ধ’-তত্ত্ব, আমার জ্ঞানংবিজ্ঞান ।
আমা পাইতে সাধন-ভক্তি ‘অভিধেয়’-নাম ॥ ১০৩ ॥
“āmi — ‘sambandha’-tattva, āmāra jñāna-vijñāna
āmā pāite sādhana-bhakti ‘abhidheya’-nāma
“[Lord Kṛṣṇa says:] ‘I am the center of all relationships. Knowledge of Me and the practical application of that knowledge is actual knowledge. Approaching Me for devotional service is called abhidheya.
Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.ioThree study points drawn from the translation and purport.
Lord Kṛṣṇa is the center of all relationships. Spiritual knowledge means understanding the Absolute Truth as impersonal Brahman, localized Paramātmā and the all-powerful Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Taking shelter at the Lord’s lotus feet and engaging in His service brings vijñāna, or special knowledge. This is the practical application of spiritual knowledge.
The practice of devotional service is called abhidheya. Through this service one pursues the aim of life, called prayojana.
Śrīla Prabhupāda's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.
Reconciliation and broad mercy. Opponents turn toward bhakti; the Lord returns to Purī and embraces devotees.
The mood of Madhya 25 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas
From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
He asked Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu about devotional service in terms of the Vedānta-sūtra, and the Lord told him about devotional service that is approved by great personalities who know the Vedānta-sūtra. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu then pointed out that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the proper commentary on the Vedānta-sūtra.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 25
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
Bhāva & rasa · The language of sacred feeling
Transcendental devotional moods and relationships, discussed explicitly in Rāmānanda’s dialogue and the teachings on prema. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “relationships”
Śaraṇāgati · Taking shelter
Turning toward Kṛṣṇa through shelter, surrender, dependence on guru, and unconditional devotional fidelity. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “shelter”, “lotus feet”
Sevā · Love translated into service
Devotional service expressed through cleansing, caring, teaching, honoring others, and living as Kṛṣṇa’s servant. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “service”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How can I move from knowing about the Lord to practically serving Him?
Set aside a quiet minute today to express your desire to take shelter of the Lord and serve Him.
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