Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 8.81
Seeking permission before writing auspicious literature
“I took permission from Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura by praying at his lotus feet, and upon receiving his order I have attempted to write this auspicious literature.”
What the purport teaches
- The author sought permission from Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura by praying at his lotus feet. Upon receiving his order, he attempted to write this auspicious literature.
- Śrīla Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī took permission not only from the Vaiṣṇavas and Madana-mohana but also from Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura.
- Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura is understood to be the Vyāsa of the pastimes of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Try this today
Before reading today, offer a respectful prayer at the lotus feet of Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura.
Ask yourself
How can seeking permission help you approach devotional work with humility?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.