Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.96
Seeking Permission Before Departure
“After taking Lord Jagannātha’s permission early in the morning, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu departed, and all the devotees of Orissa began following Him.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu took Lord Jagannātha’s permission early in the morning.
- After receiving permission, He departed.
- All the devotees of Orissa began following Him.
Try this today
Before leaving a shared activity today, take a moment to ask permission where appropriate.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about the Lord seeking permission before leaving?
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.