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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.173

Leaving With Permission and Joy

“After talking in this way with Paramānanda Purī, the Lord took his permission to leave and, very pleased, departed for southern India.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 9.173, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Lord finished His conversation with Paramānanda Purī.
  • Before departing, He took Paramānanda Purī’s permission to leave.
  • Very pleased, the Lord departed for southern India.

Try this today

When leaving a conversation today, take a moment to offer a warm, respectful farewell.

Ask yourself

How can you show respect when taking leave of someone?

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.

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