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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 3.187
ভক্তগণ প্রভু-আগে আসিয়া কহিল ।
শুনিয়া প্ৰভুর মনে আনন্দ হইল ॥ ১৮৭ ॥
bhakta-gaṇa prabhu-āge āsiyā kahila
śuniyā prabhura mane ānanda ha-ila
All the devotees informed Lord Caitanya of Śacīmātā’s decision. Hearing it, the Lord became very pleased.
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Śacīmātā’s decision was conveyed to Lord Caitanya.
All the devotees took part in informing Him.
On hearing her decision, the Lord became very pleased.
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
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