Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
General

Authority and Pramana on Gaura-lila

Question: Who are the ācāryas we take as final authorities to settle differing opinions? Answer: Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the propounder of our sampradāya. Therefore, Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the ultimate authority. But He did not write any philosophical works, as is seen in the case of the propounders of other sampradāyas, such as Śrī Rāmānujācārya. However, he personally instructed

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Questions & Answers

Questions on Caitanya Caritamrita

Question:  I read in a purport to Caitanya Caritamrita (Madhya 24) that the guru must be situated on the topmost platform of devotional service. If this is so, what happens when someone on a lower class accepts disciples? Answer: Both guru and disciple remain in ignorance, if they are not sincere. If they are sincere,

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