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How to study this verse, in six steps
  1. 1Say the verse. Read the transliteration aloud, slowly.
  2. 2Read the word meanings. Go through each word and its meaning.
  3. 3Read the translation. Ask: what is happening here, and who is it about?
  4. 4Read the purport slowly. Read it twice. Don't rush.
  5. 5See Lord Caitanya as Kṛṣṇa. Remember who is acting in the pastime.
  6. 6Take one thing into your day. Note one point and one practice.
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Madhya-līlā · Chapter 3: Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s Stay at the House of Advaita Ācārya
Madhya 3.197Madhya 3.199

Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Text Madhya 3.198

তবে ত’ আচার্য কহে বিনয় করিঞা ।

দিন দুই-চারি রহ কৃপা ত’ করিয়া ॥ ১৯৮ ॥

tabe ta’ ācārya kahe vinaya kariñā

dina dui-cāri raha kṛpā ta’ kariñā

Translation

After that, Advaita Ācārya respectfully requested Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu to show Him mercy by remaining another two or four days.

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This verse has no purport; its meaning is explained by the verses around it.

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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Respectfully Requesting the Lord’s Continued Presence

  1. 1

    Advaita Ācārya respectfully made a request to Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

  2. 2

    He asked the Lord to remain another two or four days.

  3. 3

    Advaita Ācārya asked for this continued stay as an expression of the Lord’s mercy.

How it feels

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

Further reading

Madhya 3: Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s Stay at the House of Advaita Ācārya

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
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Word for word

Learn the words of the verse.

  1. tabethereafter
  2. ta’certainly
  3. ācārya kaheAdvaita Ācārya says
  4. vinaya kariñāoffering all respect
  5. dina dui-cārianother two or four days
  6. rahakindly remain
  7. kṛpāmercy
  8. ta’certainly
  9. kariñāshowing
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Key ideas in this verse

The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.

  • Kṛpā & transformation · Mercy changes a life

    Transformative encounters with grace, from scholars and travelers to renunciants and householders. · In the Prema Atlas

    In this verse: “mercy”

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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

How does Advaita Ācārya’s request express His appreciation for the Lord’s presence?

Practice

Practice making one request today with care and respect, reflecting on Advaita Ācārya’s manner.

Live this todayRespectfully Requesting the Lord’s Continued PresenceThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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