Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.118
Returning After Completing Service at Home
“Then his parents died at Kāśī [Vārāṇasī], and he became detached. He therefore returned to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, giving up all relationships with his home.”
What the purport teaches
- After Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa’s years of service, his parents died at Kāśī, Vārāṇasī.
- He then became detached and gave up all relationships with his home. This followed his faithful service to his parents, rather than replacing it.
- He returned to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. His departure from home brought him back to the Lord’s company.
Try this today
Complete one act of care you owe someone today, reflecting on Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa’s faithful service.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Raghunātha Bhaṭṭa serving his parents faithfully before leaving home?
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.