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Bhagavad Gita As It IsReferences to text BG 15.15 |
BG 15.15: I am seated in everyone’s heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge and forgetfulness. By all the Vedas, I am to be known. Indeed, I am the compiler of VedÄnta, and I am the knower of the Vedas.
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| What the Upaniṣads describe as the impersonal Brahman is but the effulgence of His body, and the Lord known as the Supersoul is but His localized plenary portion. Lord Caitanya is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa Himself, full with six opulences. He is the Absolute Truth, and no other truth is greater than or equal to Him. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Is the Supreme Personality of Godhead |
| CC 1.2.5 |
| The blasphemers said, “Although a sannyÄsÄ«, He does not take interest in the study of VedÄnta but instead always engages in chanting and dancing in saá¹…kÄ«rtana. Lord Caitanya in Five Features |
| CC 1.7.41 |
| The Lord replied, “I belong to a lower order of sannyÄsÄ«s. Therefore I do not deserve to sit with you.†Lord Caitanya in Five Features |
| CC 1.7.64 |
| “ ‘You are a fool,’ he said. ‘You are not qualified to study VedÄnta philosophy, and therefore You must always chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. This is the essence of all mantras, or Vedic hymns. Lord Caitanya in Five Features |
| CC 1.7.72 |
| “ ‘You are a fool,’ he said. ‘You are not qualified to study VedÄnta philosophy, and therefore You must always chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. This is the essence of all mantras, or Vedic hymns. Lord Caitanya in Five Features |
| CC 1.7.72 |
| “The Vedic sound vibration oá¹kÄra, the principal word in the Vedic literatures, is the basis of all Vedic vibrations. Therefore one should accept oá¹kÄra as the sound representation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the reservoir of the cosmic manifestation. Lord Caitanya in Five Features |
| CC 1.7.128 |
| When teaching a course in grammar [vyÄkaraṇa] and explaining it with notes, ÅšrÄ« Caitanya MahÄprabhu taught His disciples about the glories of Lord Kṛṣṇa. All explanations culminated in Kṛṣṇa, and His disciples would understand them very easily. Thus His influence was wonderful. The Advent of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu |
| CC 1.13.29 |
| Both RÅ«pa GosvÄmÄ« and SanÄtana GosvÄmÄ« brought various scriptures to Vá¹›ndÄvana and collected the essence of these by compiling many scriptures on devotional service. In this way they delivered all rascals and fallen souls. The Later Pastimes of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu |
| CC 2.1.33 |
| “All the Vedas and literature that strictly follows the Vedic principles explain that the Supreme Brahman is the Absolute Truth, the greatest of all, and a feature of the Supreme Lord. The Liberation of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya |
| CC 2.6.139 |
| “The word ‘Brahman’ indicates the complete Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is Śrī Kṛṣṇa. That is the verdict of all Vedic literature. The Liberation of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya |
| CC 2.6.147 |
| ÅšrÄ« Caitanya MahÄprabhu continued, “The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the central point of all relationships, acting in devotional service to Him is one’s real occupation, and the attainment of love of Godhead is the ultimate goal of life. These three subject matters are described in the Vedic literature. The Liberation of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya |
| CC 2.6.178 |
| “Actually You are speaking through my mouth, and at the same time You are listening. This is very mysterious. Anyway, kindly hear the explanation of the process by which the goal can be attained. Talks Between Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Ramananda Raya |
| CC 2.8.200 |
| While the Lord was bathing and murmuring the GÄyatrÄ« mantra, the elephants came before Him. The Lord immediately splashed some water on the elephants and asked them to chant the name of Kṛṣṇa. The Lord Travels to Vrindavana |
| CC 2.17.31 |
| CandraÅ›ekhara continued, “There is no talk at VÄrÄṇasÄ« other than discussions on the six philosophical theses. Nonetheless, Tapana MiÅ›ra has been very kind to me, for he speaks about topics relating to Lord Kṛṣṇa. The Lord Travels to Vrindavana |
| CC 2.17.96 |
| There was a great MÄyÄvÄdÄ« sannyÄsÄ« named PrakÄÅ›Änanda SarasvatÄ«, who used to teach VedÄnta philosophy to a great assembly of followers. The Lord Travels to Vrindavana |
| CC 2.17.104 |
| “A devotee’s behavior establishes the true purpose of religious principles. The behavior of MÄdhavendra PurÄ« GosvÄmÄ« is the essence of such religious principles.†The Lord Travels to Vrindavana |
| CC 2.17.185 |
| “Among human beings, those who are followers of the Vedic principles are considered civilized. Among these, almost half simply give lip service while committing all kinds of sinful activities against these principles. Such people do not care for the regulative principles. Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Instructs Srila Rupa Gosvami |
| CC 2.19.146 |
| “Devotional service, or sense activity for the satisfaction of the Lord, is called abhidheya because it can develop one’s original love of Godhead, which is the goal of life. This goal is the living entity’s topmost interest and greatest wealth. Thus one attains the platform of transcendental loving service unto the Lord. Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Instructs Sanatana Gosvami in the Science of the Absolute Truth |
| CC 2.20.125 |
| “ ‘However, if you dig up a small quantity of dirt on the eastern side, your hands will immediately touch the pot of treasure.’ Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Instructs Sanatana Gosvami in the Science of the Absolute Truth |
| CC 2.20.135 |
| “ ‘The six divisions of surrender are the acceptance of those things favorable to devotional service, the rejection of unfavorable things, the conviction that Kṛṣṇa will give protection, the acceptance of the Lord as one’s guardian or master, full self-surrender, and humility. The Process of Devotional Service |
| CC 2.22.100 |
| “By studying the six philosophical theories, one cannot reach the Absolute Truth. It is therefore our duty to follow the path of the mahÄjanas, the authorities. Whatever they say should be accepted as the supreme truth. How All the Residents of Varanasi Became Vaishnavas |
| CC 2.25.56 |