Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.11
Honoring His Mother’s Order
“ ‘I am staying here at Nīlācala, Jagannātha Purī, according to your order. As long as I live, I shall not leave this place.’”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu says He is staying at Nīlācala, Jagannātha Purī, according to His mother’s order.
- He promises that He will not leave that place as long as He lives.
- His assurance gives concrete expression to His respect for His mother’s wishes.
Try this today
Recall one promise you have made to a loved one and take a small step toward keeping it today.
Ask yourself
How faithfully do I keep the assurances I give to those who care for me?
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.