Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.197
Tears at the Lord’s Departure
“Finally Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bade farewell to the mahā-pātra. Standing on the riverbank and looking at the boat, the mahā-pātra began to cry.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bade farewell to the mahā-pātra.
- The mahā-pātra stood on the riverbank, looking at the boat.
- As he looked, the mahā-pātra began to cry.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute reflecting on the mahā-pātra watching the Lord’s boat and crying.
Ask yourself
What do the mahā-pātra’s tears show me about his feelings at the Lord’s departure?
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.