Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 3.193
Sorrow at the Lord’s Departure
“After requesting all the devotees to return home, the Lord decided to go to Jagannātha Purī. At that time Haridāsa Ṭhākura began to cry and speak some pathetic words.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord requested all the devotees to return home.
- He decided to go to Jagannātha Purī.
- At that time, Haridāsa Ṭhākura began to cry and speak sorrowful words.
Try this today
Read this translation slowly and pause to reflect on Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s tears.
Ask yourself
What does Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s response invite me to notice about the Lord’s departure?
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.