Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.114
The Lord Invites Raghunātha to Return
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu concluded, “Come again to Nīlācala [Jagannātha Purī].” After saying this, the Lord put His own neck beads on Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa’s neck.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asked Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa to come again to Nīlācala, Jagannātha Purī.
- After giving this invitation, the Lord placed His own neck beads around Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa’s neck.
- The instruction to serve and study at home came with an invitation to return. This farewell included both guidance and a personal gift from the Lord.
Try this today
Take a quiet minute to remember the Lord’s invitation and His gift of His own neck beads.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about the Lord’s care for Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa?
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.