References sought

[BVKS Sanga]

From:	Mitravan Dasa
Date:	17 June 2026 11:41:49 am
Subject:	References sought

Dear devotees,

Pranam

I’m looking for verses from Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu and Caitanya-caritamrta (or elsewhere) that substantiate the following points and would appreciate if anyone could provide references:

1. Rupa Goswami explains in Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu that rules and regulations are the foundation nation of sadhana-bhakti.

2. Rupa Goswami also explains in BRS that although love of God surpasses formalities, rules are needed to invoke that love.

3. Lord Caitanya instructed that for all but the topmost devotees, the rules and regs of Vaisnava life are necessary.

Your servant,

Mitravan Dasa