Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.232
Seeking Permission Before Setting Out
“When Jīva Gosvāmī wanted to go to Mathurā from Bengal, he requested permission from Śrīla Nityānanda Prabhu.”
What the purport teaches
- Jīva Gosvāmī wanted to travel from Bengal to Mathurā.
- Before going, he requested permission from Śrīla Nityānanda Prabhu.
- He brought his intended journey before Nityānanda Prabhu rather than simply setting out on his own.
Try this today
Before beginning a new devotional undertaking, ask someone guiding your study or service for advice.
Ask yourself
How willing are you to seek guidance before taking a new step in devotional service?
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.