Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 8.296
A Courteous Farewell and the Lord’s Orders
“The next day Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu begged Rāmānanda Rāya to give Him permission to leave, and at the time of farewell the Lord gave him the following orders.”
What the purport teaches
- The next day, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu prepared to leave.
- He begged Rāmānanda Rāya to give Him permission to depart.
- At the time of farewell, the Lord gave Rāmānanda Rāya orders.
Try this today
When taking leave of someone today, ask courteously rather than leaving abruptly.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about the care with which Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu took 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.