Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.177
Respectful Departure After Conversation
“After talking with Lord Śiva, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu took his permission to leave and went to Kāmakoṣṭhī-purī.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu finished talking with Lord Śiva.
- He took Lord Śiva’s permission to leave.
- He then went to Kāmakoṣṭhī-purī.
Try this today
Before leaving someone’s company today, respectfully ask to take your leave.
Ask yourself
What can you learn from the Lord’s care in taking permission before leaving?
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.