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An Affectionate Farewell to the Devotees

“In this way, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced Nityānanda Prabhu and bade Him farewell. He then bade farewell to all the other devotees.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 16.68, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu embraced Nityānanda Prabhu.
  • After embracing Him, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu bade Nityānanda Prabhu farewell.
  • He then bade farewell to all the other devotees.

Try this today

When parting from someone today, take a moment to offer a warm farewell.

Ask yourself

What do you notice about the affection in this farewell?

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.

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