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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.191

Seeking Permission and Promising to Return

“After thus instructing the devotees, the Lord asked their permission to go to Jagannātha Purī. He assured them that at intervals He would come there and meet them again and again.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 3.191, translation

What the purport teaches

  • After instructing the devotees, the Lord asked their permission to go to Jagannātha Purī.
  • He assured them that He would return at intervals.
  • He promised to meet them again and again.

Try this today

Before leaving a gathering today, take a moment to speak considerately with those present.

Ask yourself

How can I show consideration for others when I need to leave?

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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