Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 6.47
Taking Leave Respectfully and Returning
“Begging permission from Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His devotees, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya then went with Gopīnātha Ācārya to take lunch. After finishing their lunch, they returned to Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”
What the purport teaches
- Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya begged permission from Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His devotees before leaving.
- He went with Gopīnātha Ācārya to take lunch.
- After finishing lunch, they returned to Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Try this today
When leaving someone’s company today, take leave respectfully rather than departing abruptly.
Ask yourself
How can I show greater consideration when taking leave of others?
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.