Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 19.17
Respectful Departure and Service
“When he went to Advaita Ācārya and also asked His permission to return, Advaita Prabhu gave him a message to deliver to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”
What the purport teaches
- Before returning, the messenger went to Advaita Ācārya and asked His permission to leave.
- Advaita Prabhu gave him a message for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- His return journey included the service of carrying that message.
Try this today
Before leaving a visit today, ask whether there is a small service you can do.
Ask yourself
How can you make room for service when preparing to leave?
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.