Caitanya Bhagavata versus Caitanya Caritamrta August 29, 2011 by Bhakti Vikasa Swami ASK BVKS English Play Download Add To Playlist Can we first read Caitanya Bhagavata before reading Caitanya Caritamrta as Caitanya Bhagavata deals more with pastimes whereas Caitanya Caritamrta gives advanced philosophy?