Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.125
Deep Separation from Jagannātha
“When Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu finally left Ālālanātha to return to Jagannātha Purī, He was overwhelmed both day and night due to separation from Jagannātha. His lamentation knew no bounds. During this time, all the devotees from different parts of Bengal, and especially from Navadvīpa, arrived in Jagannātha Purī.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu finally left Ālālanātha to return to Jagannātha Purī.
- Separation from Jagannātha overwhelmed Him both day and night. His lamentation knew no bounds.
- During this time, devotees arrived in Jagannātha Purī from different parts of Bengal, especially Navadvīpa.
Try this today
Reread the description of His separation slowly, giving it a moment of quiet attention.
Ask yourself
What strikes me about the depth of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s separation from Jagannātha?
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.