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  "label":"Text 256",
  "title":"Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya-līlā 9.256",
  "description":"The ācārya replied, \"When the activities of the four castes and the four āśramas are dedicated to Kṛṣṇa, they constitute the best means whereby one can attain the highest goal of life."

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Cc. Madhya 9.256

Text

ācārya kahe,—'varṇāśrama-dharma, kṛṣṇe samarpaṇa'
ei haya kṛṣṇa-bhaktera śreṣṭha 'sādhana'

Synonyms

ācāryakahe—the ācārya said; varṇa-āśrama-dharma—the institution of four castes and four āśramas; kṛṣṇe—unto Kṛṣṇa; samarpaṇa—to dedicate; ei haya—this is; kṛṣṇa-bhaktera—of the devotee of Kṛṣṇa; śreṣṭha sādhana—the best means of achievement.

Translation

The ācārya replied, “When the activities of the four castes and the four āśramas are dedicated to Kṛṣṇa, they constitute the best means whereby one can attain the highest goal of life.