Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.158
Receiving Permission Before Sitting Down
“Receiving the permission of the Lord, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya sat down. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and all His devotees sat on raised wooden seats.”
What the purport teaches
- Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya received the Lord's permission.
- After receiving permission, he sat down.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and all His devotees sat on raised wooden seats.
Try this today
At a shared meal today, ask where you should sit before taking a seat.
Ask yourself
How can I show respect before taking my place at a gathering?
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.