Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.245-246
Affection and Permission Before Departing
“Meanwhile, at Śāntipura, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu assembled all His devotees — headed by Advaita Ācārya and Nityānanda Prabhu — embraced them all and asked their permission to return to Jagannātha Purī.”
What the purport teaches
- At Śāntipura, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu assembled all His devotees, headed by Advaita Ācārya and Nityānanda Prabhu.
- He embraced all the assembled devotees.
- He asked their permission to return to Jagannātha Purī.
Try this today
When taking leave of someone today, offer a warm farewell rather than departing abruptly.
Ask yourself
How can you show affection and consideration when taking leave of others?
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.