Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 13.42
Taking Permission Before Setting Out
“He took permission from all the devotees and then departed. Traveling on the forest path, he soon reached Vārāṇasī.”
What the purport teaches
- Jagadānanda Paṇḍita took permission from all the devotees before departing.
- His journey toward Vṛndāvana took him along the forest path.
- Traveling by that path, he soon reached Vārāṇasī.
Try this today
Before leaving a gathering today, take a moment to say goodbye respectfully.
Ask yourself
Do you take time to acknowledge others before leaving?
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.