Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.222
A Respectful Request to Depart
“They said, “Dear Lord, although the King of Bengal, Nawab Hussain Shah, is very respectful toward You, You have no other business here. Kindly depart from this place.”
What the purport teaches
- The brothers acknowledged that the King of Bengal, Nawab Hussain Shah, was very respectful toward the Lord.
- They nevertheless said that the Lord had no other business there.
- Addressing Him as “Dear Lord,” they kindly requested Him to depart.
Try this today
In a request today, acknowledge one positive fact before gently stating your concern.
Ask yourself
Can I express a concern respectfully while acknowledging what is favorable?
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.