Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.77
Affection Makes Departure Difficult
“Unable to leave, everyone remained there, and five to seven more days thus passed by.”
What the purport teaches
- The devotees are unable to leave, so everyone remains there.
- Five to seven more days pass in this way.
- Following the Lord’s sweet words, embraces, and tears, their departure is delayed.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to reflect on why the devotees found it so difficult to leave.
Ask yourself
What does their delay reveal about how much they value the Lord’s association?
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.