# Cc. Madhya 22.66 ## Text > śāstre yuktau ca nipuṇaḥ > sarvathā dṛḍha-niścayaḥ > prauḍha-śraddho 'dhikārī yaḥ > sa bhaktāv uttamo mataḥ ## Synonyms *śāstre*—in the revealed scriptures; *yuktau*—in logic; *ca*—also; *nipuṇaḥ*—expert; *sarvathā*—in all respects; *dṛḍha*-*niścayaḥ*—who is firmly convinced; *prauḍha*—deep; *śraddhaḥ*—who has faith; *adhikārī*—eligible; *yaḥ*—who; *saḥ*—he; *bhaktau*—in devotional service; *uttamaḥ*—highest; *mataḥ*—is considered. ## Translation **“ 'One who is expert in logic and understanding of revealed scriptures, and who always has firm conviction and deep faith that is not blind, is to be considered a topmost devotee in devotional service.'** ## Purport This verse appears in the *Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu* (1.2.17) by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī.