Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.21
Permission Before a Quiet Departure
“On the previous night, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu had visited Lord Jagannātha and taken His permission. Now, near the end of the night, the Lord got up and started immediately. He was not seen by others.”
What the purport teaches
- On the previous night, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu visited Lord Jagannātha and took His permission.
- Near the end of the night, the Lord got up and started immediately.
- Others did not see Him depart.
Try this today
Before proceeding with a plan today, ask permission where it is needed.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord's taking permission before departing invite you to reflect on?
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.