Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.21
Waiting for the Lord’s Permission
“Formerly, when Jagadānanda Paṇḍita had desired to go to Vṛndāvana, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had not given His permission, and therefore he could not go.”
What the purport teaches
- Jagadānanda Paṇḍita had previously desired to go to Vṛndāvana.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had not given him permission.
- Therefore, Jagadānanda Paṇḍita did not go, despite his desire.
Try this today
For one plan that requires permission, ask before taking the next step.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when a desired plan must wait for permission?
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.