Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.182
Closeness While Honoring Renunciation
“Mother Śacī said, “This consideration is good. In my opinion, if Nimāi remains at Jagannātha Purī, He may not leave any one of us and at the same time can remain aloof as a sannyāsī. Thus both purposes are fulfilled.”
What the purport teaches
- Mother Śacī proposed that Nimāi remain at Jagannātha Purī.
- She felt that by staying there, He would not leave any of them.
- At the same time, He could remain aloof as a sannyāsī. In this way, both purposes would be fulfilled.
Try this today
Choose one way to show care today without interrupting someone’s spiritual commitment.
Ask yourself
How can I remain close to someone while respecting their spiritual commitments?
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.