Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 16.30
Respect Expressed in a Devotional Farewell
“Kālidāsa again offered his obeisances to Jhaḍu Ṭhākura and asked his permission to go. The saint Jhaḍu Ṭhākura followed him as he left.”
What the purport teaches
- Kālidāsa again offers obeisances to Jhaḍu Ṭhākura. His actions continue to express respect for the saint.
- Before leaving, Kālidāsa asks Jhaḍu Ṭhākura’s permission to go.
- Jhaḍu Ṭhākura follows Kālidāsa as he leaves. Their farewell includes both respectful words and personal attention.
Try this today
When taking leave of someone today, pause to offer a warm and respectful farewell.
Ask yourself
How can my ordinary greetings and farewells express sincere respect?
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.