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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 25.89
সূত্রের করিলা তুমি মুখ্যার্থ-বিবরণ ।
তাহা শুনি’ সবার হৈল চমৎকার মন ॥ ৮৯ ॥
sūtrera karilā tumi mukhyārtha-vivaraṇa
tāhā śuni’ sabāra haila camatkāra mana
“My dear Lord, whatever direct meaning You have given when explaining the Brahma-sūtra is certainly very wonderful to all of us.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
The listener praises the direct meaning of the Brahma-sūtra explained by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
He says that this explanation is wonderful to all those hearing it.
This appreciation leads to a request to hear a brief explanation of the Brahma-sūtra’s purport.
Reconciliation and broad mercy. Opponents turn toward bhakti; the Lord returns to Purī and embraces devotees.
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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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