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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 1.221
সবা-পাশ আজ্ঞা মাগি’ চলন-সময় ।
প্রভু-পদে কহে কিছু করিয়া বিনয় ॥ ২২১ ॥
sabā-pāśa ājñā māgi’ calana-samaya
prabhu-pade kahe kichu kariyā vinaya
After begging the permission of all the Vaiṣṇavas present, the two brothers, at the time of their departure, humbly submitted something at the lotus feet of the Lord.
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Before departing, the two brothers begged permission from all the Vaiṣṇavas present.
They also submitted something at the lotus feet of the Lord.
Their submission was humble, showing the manner in which they approached Him.
Anticipation and hidden longing. The author previews later pastimes, including the inner Vraja mood expressed at Ratha-yātrā.
The mood of Madhya 1 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas
From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Because he wrote that verse, Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī was specifically blessed by the Lord. There is also a description of the many books written by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī and Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 1
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The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.
Śaraṇāgati · Taking shelter
Turning toward Kṛṣṇa through shelter, surrender, dependence on guru, and unconditional devotional fidelity. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “lotus feet”
Dainya & humility · Making room for grace
The humility expressed by the author, devotees, transformed scholars, renunciants, and the Śikṣāṣṭaka. · In the Prema Atlas
In this verse: “humble”
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Take one thing from this verse into your day.
How can I show more humility when asking permission or presenting a concern?
When leaving a gathering today, take a moment to ask leave respectfully.
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