scriptural study
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PurposesPrinciplesPractices
Scriptural Study
3 dynamics of scriptural study
We have features for every step of the way
1Purposes
2Principles
3Practices
Purposes:
Design, organize, and collaborate
1
Purposes:
Service
Purification
Information
Realization
Satisfaction
1. Contact with Krishna – artha pravrtti & anartha nivrtti2. Models of right and wrong behavior3. We get Srila Prabhupada’s desires
Purification:
1. Deepened understanding2. Enriched connection with Krishna
Satisfaction:
Purposes:
Information Experience Realization
Purposes:
InformationShravan
Ears
IntrospectionMananHead
RealizationNidhidhyana
Heart
2 Principles
Reading must be active, not passive.
Underline
Reword
Speak
Memorize
Compile
Comment
Preaching should be the result of scriptural study, not its cause.
3 Practices
» One standard book
» One standard book + Misc
» Together / Alone
» Pre-reading & re-reading
» Multiple books as per plan
How?
Scriptural study will make us steady &sturdy
Conclusion:
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