Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.5
Requesting the Lord to Remain
“Pratāparudra Mahārāja said, “Please endeavor to keep Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu here at Jagannātha Purī, for now He is thinking of going elsewhere.”
What the purport teaches
- Pratāparudra Mahārāja asked that efforts be made to keep Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu at Jagannātha Purī.
- He made his appeal with the words “Please endeavor.”
- His request arose because Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was thinking of going elsewhere.
Try this today
Read the King’s request aloud, giving attention to its earnest and respectful wording.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about both the King’s desire and the way he expresses it?
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.