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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.25

Seeking Permission Before Going

“I could not go without Your Lordship’s permission. Now You must give me permission, and I shall certainly go there.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 13.25, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Jagadānanda Paṇḍita says he could not go without the Lord’s permission.
  • He firmly asks for permission, making his desire to go clear.
  • Although eager to leave, he still waits for the Lord’s approval.

Try this today

Before proceeding with one plan that needs permission, ask for it respectfully.

Ask yourself

How can I express a strong desire while respecting the need 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.

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