Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 5.101
Seeking Permission and Beginning the Journey
“The next day, the brāhmaṇa begged permission from Gopāla and started for his country. Gopāla followed him, step by step.”
What the purport teaches
- The next day, the brāhmaṇa begged permission from Gopāla.
- He then started his journey toward his own country.
- Gopāla followed him, step by step.
Try this today
Before beginning a journey today, pause to respectfully ask the Lord’s permission.
Ask yourself
What does the brāhmaṇa’s request for permission show you about his manner of approaching Gopāla?
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.