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Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 3.191
আজ্ঞা দেহ নীলাচলে করিয়ে গমন ।
মধ্যে মধ্যে আসি’ তোমায় দিব দরশন ॥ ১৯১ ॥
ājñā deha nīlācale kariye gamana
madhye madhye āsi’ tomāya diba daraśana
After thus instructing the devotees, the Lord asked their permission to go to Jagannātha Purī. He assured them that at intervals He would come there and meet them again and again.
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Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.
After instructing the devotees, the Lord asked their permission to go to Jagannātha Purī.
He assured them that He would return at intervals.
He promised to meet them again and again.
Reunion and heartbreaking parting. After sannyāsa, mother Śacī and the devotees reunite with Him before consenting to separation.
The mood of Madhya 3 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:
She requested Him to make Jagannātha Purī, Nīlācala, His headquarters. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu granted His mother’s request and, followed by Nityānanda, Mukunda, Jagadānanda and Dāmodara, left Śāntipura.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.
How can I show consideration for others when I need to leave?
Before leaving a gathering today, take a moment to speak considerately with those present.
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