# The three principles of Vedic knowledge *All Vedic literature can be understood through three essential principles: sambandha (our eternal relationship with Krishna), abhidheya (the process of devotional service to revive that relationship), and prayojana (the ultimate goal of pure love of God).* ## Lord Caitanya Teaches the Three Principles ![[cc/madhya/20/124]] ![[cc/madhya/20/125]] ## Sambandha — Our Relationship with Krishna ![[cc/madhya/20/139]] ## Abhidheya — The Process of Devotional Service ![[cc/adi/7/147]] ## Prayojana — The Ultimate Goal ![[cc/madhya/25/103]] ## The Three Principles Encompass All Vedic Philosophy ![[cc/adi/7/106#purport]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/the-philosophy-of-bhagavad-gita|The philosophy of Bhagavad-gita]] — Foundational teachings - [[wiki/articles/surrender-to-the-lord|Surrender to the Lord]] — Essential principle ## From the Index - [[index/entries/abhidheya|Abhidheya]] — The process of devotional service - [[index/entries/prayojana|Prayojana]] — The ultimate goal of life - [[index/entries/caitanya-lord|Lord Caitanya]] — Who taught these three principles - [[index/entries/vedic-knowledge|Vedic Knowledge]] — The three principles