Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.208
Joyful Hearing and Respectful Permission
“Indeed, when Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard these conclusive statements from the Kūrma Purāṇa, He felt great happiness. After asking the brāhmaṇas’ permission, He took possession of the manuscript leaves of the Kūrma Purāṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu heard conclusive statements from the Kūrma Purāṇa.
- These statements brought Him great happiness.
- He asked the brāhmaṇas’ permission before taking possession of the manuscript leaves of the Kūrma Purāṇa.
Try this today
Ask permission before using something that belongs to someone else today.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asking permission before taking the manuscript leaves?
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.