Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.163
Taking Permission Before Departing
“When the period of Cāturmāsya was completed, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu took permission to leave from Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa, and after visiting Śrī Raṅga, He proceeded further toward southern India.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu departed when the period of Cāturmāsya was completed.
- Before leaving, He took permission from Veṅkaṭa Bhaṭṭa.
- After visiting Śrī Raṅga, He continued toward southern India.
Try this today
When leaving someone’s home today, take a moment to ask leave rather than depart abruptly.
Ask yourself
How can you show consideration to someone when taking your 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.