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at the same time he wants to establish the Supreme Personality of Godhead as contaminated by the modes of material Nature. The  Vedanta Sutra  establishes that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is not only transcendental to the material modes of nature, but also that He has innumerable transcendental qualities and energies. All these speculative philosophers are one in denying the existence of the Supreme Lord Vishnu, and they are very much enthused to put forward their own theories to be recognized by the people. Unfortunate persons become enamoured of these atheistic philosophers, and thus they can never understand the real nature of the Absolute Truth. It is better for them, therefore, to follow in the footsteps of great souls who are called  Mahajans . According to  Srimad Bhaguvatam  there are twelve  Mahajans  or great souls. They are: 1. Brahma, 2. Lord Shiva, 3. Narada, 4. Vaivasvata Manu, 5. Kapila (not the atheist, but the original Kapila), 6. the Kumaras, 7. Prahlada, 8. Bhisma, 9. Janaka, 10. Bali, 11. Sukadeva Goswami, 12. Yamaraj.
According to  Mahabharata  there is no use of arguing about the Absolute Truth. Because there are different kinds of Vedic Scriptures and philosophical understandings, and no philosopher is agreeable to another philosopher. Everyone is trying to give us his own point of view, rejecting the other. Therefore, to understand the prime necessity of religious principles is very difficult. It is better to follow in the footsteps of the great  Mahajans , Great Souls, as above mentioned. One is then able to achieve the desired success. Lord Chaitanya's teaching is just like nectar, and it holds whatever you need. The best way to take to this path, is to follow.