Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.95
Honoring His Mother’s Request
“At the house of Advaita Prabhu, He met His mother as well as all the devotees from Māyāpur. He adjusted everything and then went to Jagannātha Purī.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew that His acceptance of sannyāsa was a thunderbolt for His mother. By Śrī Advaita Ācārya’s arrangement, He met her and the devotees from Māyāpur.
- Mother Śacī was overwhelmed with grief, and the devotees pacified her. When the Lord asked her to cook for Him, she immediately agreed and cooked throughout her stay.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu requested His mother’s permission to go to Jagannātha Purī. At her request, He made it His headquarters and departed with her permission.
Try this today
Before making one decision that affects a family member today, ask for and listen to their wishes.
Ask yourself
How can I show greater care for a family member’s feelings when making a decision?
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.