# Postgraduate Spirituality The various religions of the world all stem from one divine source and aim to progress the practitioner to this perfect stage of pure love. Though they vary in culture, ritual and expression, their core spiritual principles are universal. Since the same message was imparted in different historical periods, the externals were adapted while the essence was preserved. You could call it 'old wine in new bottles'. At the same time, religions are not completely identical. Each tradition emphasises different aspects of the Absolute Truth and approaches God with varying degrees of personal intimacy. This is where the Vedic scriptures offer something unique. They are replete with fascinating narratives which describe the sacred intricacies of God’s existence: His personality, associates, relationships and daily activities. The sheer volume of detailed information is unfathomable. Within the Vedic canon, Srila Prabhupada stressed the study of three particular scriptures: • Bhagavad-Gita is considered a foundational study in spirituality. It is **the word of God**, and firmly establishes essential philosophical truths. • Srimad-Bhagavatam is considered a graduate study; **the narrations of God** that describe the enchanting character of Krishna and His saintly devotees. • Caitanya-Caritamrita is considered the postgraduate study in spirituality. It reveals **the mind of God** – the inner life of Krishna, and the appreciation and attraction He feels when He is conquered by the love of His devotees *\[*[*2*](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]*].* Krishnadasa’s biography is indeed an anthology of pure devotion, lucidly describing the selfless interactions between the Lord and His loved ones. Caitanya-Caritamrita also reveals the deep compassion and munificence of God when He appears as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. In this age of spiritual apathy and material allure, His propagation of nama-sankirtan offers living entities a golden opportunity to experience the profound happiness that comes from a relationship with God. Studying the most accurate, authentic, and philosophical biography of Sri Caitanya will surely inspire one to take full advantage of this priceless gift.

Lord Krishna (above) appeared as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu (below) to teach the most effective and joyous process for spiritual perfection.

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