Category:Caitanya's Departure
Theme Analysis
The departure of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu from various locations—most notably Jagannātha Purī—marks pivotal moments in His missionary activities, specifically His tours of South India and Vṛndāvana. These departures were not merely physical travels but deeply spiritual events characterized by the intense emotional exchanges between the Lord and His devotees. The themes highlight the principle of vipralambha-sevā (service in separation), where the devotees' love for the Lord is magnified by His absence. Additionally, these accounts emphasize the Lord's adherence to Vaiṣṇava etiquette, such as seeking permission from elders and the Deity before traveling, and His unwavering determination to fulfill His mission of spreading the congregational chanting of the holy names.
- Vaiṣṇava Etiquette and Permission: Despite being the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Mahāprabhu demonstrated the importance of seeking permission from the Deity (Lord Jagannātha) and His senior associates (Paramānanda Purī, Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya) before departing.
- The Pain of Separation: The departure of the Lord often resulted in His associates fainting, feeling great anxiety, or being overwhelmed by spiritual ecstasy. This separation served to deepen their internal meditation and devotion.
- Missionary Tours: The departures initiated major spiritual transformations in the regions He visited, including South India and the path to Vṛndāvana through the Jharikhaṇḍa forest.
- Instruction to Followers: At the time of departure, the Lord often gave specific instructions to His devotees, such as the request for them to visit Him yearly during the Ratha-yātrā festival, ensuring a continued link of service.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Caitanya's Departure - The Pain of Separation and the Spread of Mercy.
Pages in category "Caitanya's Departure"
The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total.
A
- Accompanied by His personal associates and Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu circumambulated the altar of Jagannatha. The Lord then departed on His South Indian tour
- After Lord Caitanya's departure, Ramananda Raya became overwhelmed due to his separation from the Lord, and he immediately decided to retire from service and meet the Lord again at Jagannatha Puri
- After rising from bed the next morning, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu visited the local temple, where there was a deity of Hanuman. After offering him obeisances, the Lord departed for South India
- After staying five days at the home of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu personally asked his permission to depart for South India
- After taking Lord Jagannatha's permission early in the morning, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu departed, and all the devotees of Orissa began following Him
- After talking in this way with Paramananda Puri, the Lord took his permission to leave and, very pleased, departed for southern India
- All these ladies went to the road the Lord was taking and remained there in a line. That evening, the Lord departed with His devotees
- At the time of departure, the Lord requested all the devotees, "Please come here every year to see the Ratha-yatra festival of Lord Jagannatha's journey to the Gundica temple"
S
- Saying this, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu departed on His tour, and Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya immediately fainted and fell to the ground
- Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu passed that night at the temple engaged in congregational chanting. In the morning, after seeing the mangala-arati performance, He departed
- Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was very pleased to thus receive their permission. He waited until the rainy season passed, and when the day of Vijaya-dasami arrived, He departed for Vrndavana
- Sri Rupa Gosvami sent two people to Jagannatha Puri to find out when Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu would depart for Vrndavana
- Sri Rupa Gosvami told the two men, "You are to return quickly and let me know when He will depart. Then I shall make the proper arrangements"
- Suddenly, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu heard the vibration of Krsna's flute. Then, in ecstasy, He began to depart to see Lord Krsna
T
- The Nawab again arrested Sanatana Gosvami and kept him in prison. At this time, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu departed for Vrndavana from Jagannatha Puri
- The two persons who went to Jagannatha Puri to inquire about the Lord's departure returned and informed Rupa Gosvami that the Lord had already departed for Vrndavana
- They both said, "Now that the rainy season is here, it will be difficult for You to travel. It is better to wait for Vijaya-dasami before departing for Vrndavana"
- They said, "Dear Lord, although the King of Bengal, Nawab Hussain Shah, is very respectful toward You, You have no other business here. Kindly depart from this place"
- Thus both servant and master departed for their respective homes. The next day, Jagadananda Pandita went to meet Sanatana Gosvami
- Thus receiving Lord Jagannatha's permission in the form of a garland, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu offered obeisances, and then in great jubilation He prepared to depart for South India
U
- Upon hearing Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya's request, Caitanya Mahaprabhu relented. He stayed a few days longer and did not depart
- Upon receiving this message from his two messengers, Rupa Gosvami immediately wrote a letter to Sanatana Gosvami saying that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu had departed for Vrndavana
W
- When after departure of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, when he (Raghunatha dasa Gosvami) went to live in Vrndavana with the six Gosvamis - he is also one of the Gosvamis - he was taking three times bathing, but not eating
- When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu departed for South India, King Prataparudra called Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya to his palace
- While Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was departing, Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya submitted the following at His lotus feet, "My Lord, I have one final request that I hope You will kindly fulfill"