Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.3
News of Departure Brings Sorrow
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu decided to go to Vṛndāvana, and Mahārāja Pratāparudra became very morose upon hearing this news.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu decided to go to Vṛndāvana.
- Mahārāja Pratāparudra heard the news of His decision.
- Upon hearing it, the King became very morose.
Try this today
Write one sentence about what the King’s response reveals to you about valuing the Lord’s presence.
Ask yourself
What does the King’s sorrow suggest about how much he valued Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s presence?
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.