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: