Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.26
Affection Behind the Lord’s Refusal
“Because of affection for Jagadānanda Paṇḍita, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu would not permit him to depart, but Jagadānanda Paṇḍita repeatedly insisted that the Lord give him permission to go.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu would not permit Jagadānanda Paṇḍita to depart.
- The Lord’s refusal arose from His affection for Jagadānanda Paṇḍita.
- Jagadānanda Paṇḍita repeatedly insisted that the Lord give him permission to go.
Try this today
Take a moment today to acknowledge the affection of someone who wants your company.
Ask yourself
Do I consider that someone’s reluctance to let me go may come from affection?
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.