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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 3.180
প্রভুর নিবেদন তাঁরে সকল কহিল ।
শুনি’ শচী জগন্মাতা কহিতে লাগিল ॥ ১৮০ ॥
prabhura nivedana tāṅre sakala kahila
śuni’ śacī jagan-mātā kahite lāgila
When they submitted Lord Caitanya’s statement, mother Śacī, who is the mother of the universe, began to speak.
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Lord Caitanya’s statement was submitted to mother Śacī.
Mother Śacī is described as the mother of the universe.
After hearing His statement, mother Śacī began to speak.
Reunion and heartbreaking parting. After sannyāsa, mother Śacī and the devotees reunite with Him before consenting to separation.
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From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:
Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu granted His mother’s request and, followed by Nityānanda, Mukunda, Jagadānanda and Dāmodara, left Śāntipura. Bidding farewell to mother Śacīdevī, they all proceeded toward Jagannātha Purī, following the path of Chatrabhoga.Read the whole chapter summaryBack to this verse in Madhya 3
Learn the words of the verse.
Take one thing from this verse into your day.
Do I give others space to respond after sharing something important?
In one conversation today, listen fully to the other person’s response.
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