Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.82
Separation Reveals Deep Affection
“The devotees of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu began their journey crying, while the Lord remained morosely at His residence.”
What the purport teaches
- The devotees began their journey crying as they left Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- The Lord remained morosely at His residence. The sadness of separation was present on both sides.
- Their departure shows the deep affection between the Lord and His devotees.
Try this today
Read the translation slowly, pausing to reflect on both the devotees’ tears and the Lord’s sadness.
Ask yourself
What does this shared sadness help you appreciate about the Lord’s relationship with His devotees?
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.