Sri Caitanya-caritamrta: Madhya-lila
by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Chapter 10

Madhya10.118

TEXT 118

sei damodara asi’ dandavat haila

carane padiya sloka padite lagila

SYNONYMS

sei damodara—that Svarupa Damodara; asi’—coming; danda-vat haila—fell flat to offer obeisances; carane padiya—falling down at the lotus feet; sloka—a verse; padite lagila—began to recite.

TRANSLATION

When Svarupa Damodara came to Jagannatha Puri, he fell flat before the lotus feet of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, offering Him obeisances and reciting a verse.

Madhya10.119

TEXT 119

heloddhunita-khedaya visadaya pronmilad-amodaya

samyac-chastra-vivadaya rasa-daya cittarpitonmadaya

sasvad-bhakti-vinodaya sa-madaya madhurya-maryadaya

sri-caitanya daya-nidhe tava daya bhuyad amandodaya

SYNONYMS

hela—very easily; uddhunita—driven away; khedaya—lamentation; visadaya—which purifies everything; pronmilat—awakening; amodaya—transcendental bliss; samyat—mitigating; sastra—of revealed scriptures; vivadaya—disagreements; rasa-daya—distributing all transcendental mellows; citta—in the heart; arpita—fixed; unmadaya—jubilation; sasvat—always; bhakti—devotional service; vinodaya—stimulating; sa-madaya—full of ecstasy; madhurya—of conjugal love; maryadaya—the limit; sri-caitanya—O Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; daya-nidhe—ocean of mercy; tava—Your; daya—mercy; bhuyat—let it be; amanda—of good fortune; udaya—in which there is awakening.

TRANSLATION

“O ocean of mercy, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu! Let there be an awakening of Your auspicious mercy, which easily drives away all kinds of material lamentation. By Your mercy, everything is made pure and blissful. It awakens transcendental bliss and covers all material pleasures. By Your auspicious mercy, quarrels and disagreements arising among different scriptures are vanquished. Your auspicious mercy causes the heart to jubilate by pouring forth transcendental mellows. Your mercy always stimulates devotional service, which is full of joy. You are always glorifying the conjugal love of God. May transcendental bliss be awakened within my heart by Your causeless mercy.”

PURPORT

This important verse (Sri Caitanya-candrodaya-nataka 8.10) specifically describes the Lord’s causeless mercy. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura explains that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is the most magnanimous Personality of Godhead, distributes His causeless mercy in three ways to the conditioned soul. Every living entity is morose in the material world because he is always in want. He undergoes a great struggle for existence and tries to minimize his miserable condition by squeezing the utmost pleasure out of this world. But the living entity is never successful in this endeavor. While in a miserable condition, a person sometimes seeks the favor of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, but this is very difficult for materialistic people to obtain. However, when one becomes Krsna conscious by the grace of the Lord, the fragrance of the lotus feet of the Lord expands, and in this way a materialist may gain freedom from his miseries. Actually his mind is cleansed by his transcendental connection with the lotus feet of the Lord. At such a time one is enlightened by the loving service of the Lord.

There are many different kinds of scriptures, and by reading them one often becomes puzzled. But when one receives the mercy of the Lord, his confusion is mitigated. Not only are scriptural disparities resolved, but a kind of transcendental bliss is awakened, and in this way one is fully satisfied. The transcendental loving service of the Lord constantly engages the conditioned soul in serving the Lord’s lotus feet. Through such fortunate engagement, one’s transcendental love for Krsna is increased. One’s position is thus completely purified, and one is filled with transcendental bliss accompanied by the spirit soul’s jubilation.

Thus the transcendental causeless mercy of Lord Krsna is manifest in the heart of the devotee. At such a time, material needs no longer exist. The lamentation that invariably accompanies material desires also vanishes. By the grace of the Lord one is elevated to the transcendental position, and then the transcendental mellows of the spiritual world are manifest in him. One’s devotional service then becomes firm, and one engages in the Lord’s transcendental loving service with great determination. All these combine to fully awaken the devotee’s heart with love of Krsna.

In the beginning, a conditioned soul is bereft of Krsna consciousness and is always morose in his material activities. Later, by associating with a pure devotee, one becomes inquisitive to know the Absolute Truth. In this way one begins to engage in the transcendental service of the Lord. Next, by the Lord’s grace all misconceptions are vanquished and the heart is cleansed of all material dirt. It is only then that the pleasure of transcendental bliss is awakened. By the Lord’s mercy one is completely convinced of the value of devotional service. When one can see the pastimes of the Lord everywhere, he is firmly situated in transcendental bliss. Such a devotee is relieved of all kinds of material desires, and he preaches the glories of the Lord all over the world. These Krsna conscious activities separate him from material activities and the desire for liberation, for at every step the devotee feels himself connected with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Although such a devotee may sometimes be involved in household life, he is untouched by material existence due to his constant engagement in devotional service. Thus everyone is advised to take shelter of devotional service to become happy and liberated.

Madhya10.120

TEXT 120

uthana mahaprabhu kaila alingana

dui-jane premavese haila acetana

SYNONYMS

uthana—after raising him; mahaprabhu—Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; kaila—made; alingana—embracing; dui-jane—two persons; prema-avese—in the ecstasy of love; haila—became; acetana—unconscious.

TRANSLATION

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu raised Svarupa Damodara to his feet and embraced him. They both became ecstatic in love and fell unconscious.

Madhya10.121

TEXT 121

kata-ksane dui jane sthira yabe haila

tabe mahaprabhu tanre kahite lagila

SYNONYMS

kata-ksane—after some time; dui jane—both persons; sthira—patient; yabe—when; haila—became; tabe—at that time; mahaprabhu—Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; tanre—unto him; kahite—to speak; lagila—began.

TRANSLATION

After they had regained their patience, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu began to speak.

Madhya10.122

TEXT 122

tumi ye asibe, aji svapnete dekhila

bhala haila, andha yena dui netra paila

SYNONYMS

tumi—you; ye—that; asibe—will come; aji—today; svapnete—in dream; dekhila—I saw; bhala haila—it is very good; andha—a blind man; yena—as if; dui—two; netra—eyes; paila—got back.

TRANSLATION

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said, “I saw in a dream that you were coming, and so this is very auspicious. I have been like a blind man, but your coming here restores My vision.”

Madhya10.123

TEXT 123

svarupa kahe,-prabhu, mora ksama’ aparadha

toma chadi’ anyatra genu, karinu pramada

SYNONYMS

svarupa kahe—Svarupa Damodara said; prabhu—my Lord; mora—my; ksama’—please excuse; aparadha—offense; toma—You; chadi’—giving up; anyatra—elsewhere; genu—I went; karinu—I have done; pramada—great mistake.

TRANSLATION

Svarupa said, "My dear Lord, please excuse my offense. I gave up Your company to go elsewhere, and that was my great mistake.

Madhya10.124

TEXT 124

tomara carane mora nahi prema-lesa

toma chadi’ papi muni genu anya desa

SYNONYMS

tomara carane—at Your lotus feet; mora—my; nahi—there is not; prema-lesa—a trace of love; toma—You; chadi’—giving up; papi—sinful; muni—I; genu—went; anya desa—to another country.

TRANSLATION

"My dear Lord, I do not even possess a trace of love at Your lotus feet. If I did, how could I go to another country? I am therefore a most sinful man.

Madhya10.125

TEXT 125

muni toma chadila, tumi more na chadila

krpa-pasa gale bandhi’ carane anila

SYNONYMS

muni—I; toma—You; chadila—gave up; tumi—You; more—me; na—did not; chadila—give up; krpa—of mercy; pasa—by the rope; gale—by the neck; bandhi’—binding; carane—at Your lotus feet; anila—You brought back.

TRANSLATION

“I gave up Your company, but You did not give me up. By Your rope of mercy You have bound me by the neck and brought me back again to Your lotus feet.”

Madhya10.126

TEXT 126

tabe svarupa kaila nitaira carana vandana

nityananda-prabhu kaila prema-alingana

SYNONYMS

tabe—thereafter; svarupa—Svarupa Damodara; kaila—did; nitaira—of Nityananda Prabhu; carana—of the lotus feet; vandana—worship; nityananda-prabhu—Lord Nityananda; kaila—did; prema-alingana—embracing in love.

TRANSLATION

Svarupa Damodara then worshiped the lotus feet of Nityananda Prabhu, and Nityananda in turn embraced him in the ecstasy of love.

Madhya10.127

TEXT 127

jagadananda, mukunda, sankara, sarvabhauma

saba-sange yatha-yogya karila milana

SYNONYMS

jagadananda—Jagadananda; mukunda—Mukunda; sankara—Sankara; sarvabhauma—Sarvabhauma; saba-sange—with all; yatha-yogya—as is befitting; karila—did; milana—meeting.

TRANSLATION

After worshiping Nityananda Prabhu, Svarupa Damodara met Jagadananda, Mukunda, Sankara and Sarvabhauma, as was befitting.

Madhya10.128

TEXT 128

paramananda purira kaila carana vandana

puri-gosani tanre kaila prema-alingana

SYNONYMS

paramananda purira—of Paramananda Puri; kaila—he did; carana vandana—worshiping the lotus feet; puri-gosani—Paramananda Puri; tanre—unto him; kaila—did; prema-alingana—embracing in love.

TRANSLATION

Svarupa Damodara also offered his worshipful prayers at the lotus feet of Paramananda Puri, who, in return, embraced him in ecstatic love.

Madhya10.129

TEXT 129

mahaprabhu dila tanre nibhrte vasa-ghara

jaladi-paricarya lagi’ dila eka kinkara

SYNONYMS

mahaprabhu—Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; dila—gave; tanre—unto him; nibhrte—in a solitary place; vasa-ghara—residential quarters; jala-adi—supplying water, etc.; paricarya—service; lagi’—for the purpose of; dila—gave; eka—one; kinkara—servant.

TRANSLATION

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu then gave Svarupa Damodara residence in a solitary place and ordered a servant to serve him with a supply of water and other necessities.

Madhya10.130

TEXT 130

ara dina sarvabhauma-adi bhakta-sange

vasiya achena mahaprabhu krsna-katha-range

SYNONYMS

ara dina—the next day; sarvabhauma-adi—headed by Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya; bhakta-sange—with the devotees; vasiya achena—was sitting; mahaprabhu—Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; krsna-katha-range—engaged in discussions of topics concerning Krsna.

TRANSLATION

The next day Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu sat with all the devotees, headed by Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, and they discussed the pastimes of Krsna.

Madhya10.131

TEXT 131

hena-kale govindera haila agamana

dandavat kari’ kahe vinaya-vacana

SYNONYMS

hena-kale—at that time; govindera—of Govinda; haila—there was; agamana—arrival; dandavat kari’-offering obeisances; kahe—says; vinaya-vacana—submissive words.

TRANSLATION

At that time Govinda appeared on the scene, offered his respectful obeisances and spoke submissively.

Madhya10.132

TEXT 132

isvara-purira bhrtya,-’govinda’ mora nama

puri-gosanira ajnaya ainu tomara sthana

SYNONYMS

isvara-purira bhrtya—servant of Isvara Puri; govinda mora nama—my name is Govinda; puri-gosanira—of Isvara Puri; ajnaya—on the order; ainu—I have come; tomara—to your; sthana—place.

TRANSLATION

"I am the servant of Isvara Puri. My name is Govinda, and following the orders of my spiritual master, I have come here.

Madhya10.133

TEXT 133

siddha-prapti-kale gosani ajna kaila more

krsna-caitanya-nikate rahi seviha tanhare

SYNONYMS

siddhi-prapti-kale—at the time of his departure from this mortal world to achieve the highest perfection of life; gosani—my spiritual master; ajna—order; kaila—made; more—unto me; krsna-caitanya-nikate—at the place of Sri Krsna Caitanya; rahi—remaining; seviha—render service; tanhare—unto Him.

TRANSLATION

"Just before his departure from this mortal world to attain the highest perfection, Isvara Puri told me that I should go to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and render service unto Him.

Madhya10.134

TEXT 134

kasisvara asibena saba tirtha dekhiya

prabhu-ajnaya muni ainu toma-pade dhana

SYNONYMS

kasisvara—Kasisvara; asibena—will come; saba—all; tirtha—holy places; dekhiya—visiting; prabhu-ajnaya—under the order of my spiritual master; muni—I; ainu—have come; toma—to Your; pade—lotus feet; dhana—running.

TRANSLATION

“Kasisvara will also come here after visiting all the holy places. However, following the orders of my spiritual master, I have hastily come to be present at Your lotus feet.”

Madhya10.135

TEXT 135

gosani kahila, ’purisvara’ vatsalya kare more

krpa kari’ mora thani pathaila tomare

SYNONYMS

gosani kahila—Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu replied; purisvara—Isvara Puri; vatsalya—paternal affection; kare—does; more—unto Me; krpa kari’—being merciful; mora thani—to My place; pathaila—sent; tomare—you.

TRANSLATION

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu replied, “My spiritual master, Isvara Puri, always favors Me with paternal affection. Therefore, out of his causeless mercy, he has sent you here.”

Madhya10.136

TEXT 136

eta suni’ sarvabhauma prabhure puchila

puri-gosani sudra-sevaka kanhe ta’ rakhila

SYNONYMS

eta suni’-hearing this; sarvabhauma—Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya; prabhure—unto the Lord; puchila—inquired; puri-gosani—Isvara Puri; sudra-sevaka—a servant who is a sudra; kanhe ta’—why; rakhila—kept.

TRANSLATION

After hearing this, Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya asked Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, “Why did Isvara Puri keep a servant who comes from a sudra family?”

PURPORT

Both Kasisvara and Govinda were personal servants of Isvara Puri. After Isvara Puri’s demise, Kasisvara went to visit all the holy places of India. Following the orders of his spiritual master, Govinda immediately went to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu for shelter. Govinda came from a sudra family, but because he was initiated by Isvara Puri, he was certainly a brahmana. Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya here asked Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu why Isvara Puri accepted a disciple from a sudra family. According to the smrti-sastra, which gives directions for the management of the varnasrama institution, a brahmana cannot accept a disciple from the lower castes. In other words, a ksatriya, vaisya or sudra cannot be accepted as a servant. If a spiritual master accepts such a person, he is contaminated. Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya therefore asked why Isvara Puri accepted a servant or disciple born of a sudra family.

In answer to this question, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu replied that His spiritual master, Isvara Puri, was so empowered that he was as good as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. As such, Isvara Puri was the spiritual master of the whole world. He was not a servant of any mundane rule or regulation. An empowered spiritual master like Isvara Puri can bestow his mercy upon anyone, irrespective of caste or creed. The conclusion is that a spiritual master who is authorized and empowered by Krsna and his own guru should be considered as good as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself. That is the verdict of Visvanatha Cakravarti: saksad-dharitvenasa. An authorized spiritual master is as good as Hari, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. As Hari is free to act as He likes, the empowered spiritual master is also free. As Hari is not subject to mundane rules and regulations, the spiritual master empowered by Him is also not subject. According to the Caitanya-caritamrta (Antya-lila 7.11), krsna-sakti vina nahe tara pravartana. An authorized spiritual master empowered by Krsna can spread the glories of the holy name of the Lord, for he has power of attorney from the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In the mundane world, anyone possessing his master’s power of attorney can act on behalf of his master. Similarly, a spiritual master empowered by Krsna through his own bona fide spiritual master should be considered as good as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself. That is the meaning of saksad-dharitvena. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu therefore describes the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the bona fide spiritual master as follows.

Madhya10.137

TEXT 137

prabhu kahe,-isvara haya parama svatantra

isvarera krpa nahe veda-paratantra

SYNONYMS

prabhu kahe—Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said; isvara—the Supreme Personality of Godhead or Isvara Puri; haya—is; parama—supremely; svatantra—independent; isvarera—of the Supreme Personality of Godhead or of Isvara Puri; krpa—the mercy; nahe—is not; veda-paratantra—subject to the Vedic rules.

TRANSLATION

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said, "Both the Supreme Personality of Godhead and My spiritual master, Isvara Puri, are completely independent. Therefore neither the mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead nor that of Isvara Puri is subject to any Vedic rules or regulations.

Madhya10.138

TEXT 138

isvarera krpa jati-kuladi na mane

vidurera ghare krsna karila bhojane

SYNONYMS

isvarera krpa—the mercy of the Lord; jati—caste; kula-adi—family, etc.; na mane—does not obey; vidurera—of Vidura; ghare—at the home; krsna—Lord Krsna; karila—did; bhojane—eating.

TRANSLATION

"The mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is not restricted to the jurisdiction of caste and creed. Vidura was a sudra, yet Krsna accepted lunch at his home.

Madhya10.139

TEXT 139

sneha-lesapeksa matra sri-krsna-krpara

sneha-vasa hana kare svatantra acara

SYNONYMS

sneha—of affection; lesa—on a trace; apeksa—reliance; matra—only; sri-krsna—of Lord Sri Krsna; krpara—of the mercy; sneha-vasa—obliged by affection; hana—being; kare—does; svatantra—independent; acara—behavior.

TRANSLATION

"Lord Krsna’s mercy is dependent only on affection. Being obliged only by affection, Lord Krsna acts very independently.

PURPORT

Lord Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is merciful, but His mercy does not depend on mundane rules and regulations. He is dependent only on affection and nothing else. Service to Lord Krsna can be rendered in two ways. One can serve the Lord in affection or in veneration. When service is rendered in affection, it is the Lord’s special mercy. When service is rendered in veneration, it is doubtful whether Krsna’s mercy is actually involved. If Krsna’s mercy is there, it is not dependent on any prescribed caste or creed. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu wanted to inform Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya that Lord Krsna is the spiritual master of everyone, and He does not care for mundane caste or creed. Therefore Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu cited the example of Lord Krsna’s accepting food at the house of Vidura, who was a sudra by birth. By the same token, Isvara Puri, an empowered spiritual master, could show mercy to anyone. As such, he accepted Govinda, although the boy was born in a sudra family. When Govinda was initiated, he became a brahmana and was accepted as Isvara Puri’s personal servant. In the Hari-bhakti-vilasa, Sri Sanatana Gosvami states that one who is initiated by a bona fide spiritual master immediately becomes a brahmana. A pseudo spiritual master cannot transform a person into a brahmana, but an authorized spiritual master can do so. This is the verdict of sastra, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and all the Gosvamis.

Madhya10.140

TEXT 140

maryada haite koti sukha sneha-acarane

paramananda haya yara nama-sravane

SYNONYMS

maryada haite—greater than veneration and awe; koti—millions of times; sukha—happiness; sneha—with affection; acarane—in dealings; parama-ananda—transcendental bliss; haya—there is; yara—whose; nama—holy name; sravane—by hearing.

TRANSLATION

“In conclusion, dealings in affection with the Supreme Personality of Godhead bring happiness many millions of times greater than dealings with Him in awe and veneration. Simply by hearing the holy name of the Lord, the devotee is merged in transcendental bliss.”

Madhya10.141

TEXT 141

eta bali’ govindere kaila alingana

govinda karila prabhura carana vandana

SYNONYMS

eta bali’-saying this; govindere—unto Govinda; kaila—did; alingana—embracing; govinda—Govinda; karila—did; prabhura—of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; carana vandana—worshiping the lotus feet.

TRANSLATION

After saying this, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu embraced Govinda, and Govinda in turn offered his respectful obeisances unto Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s lotus feet.

Madhya10.142

TEXT 142

prabhu kahe,-bhattacarya, karaha vicara

gurura kinkara haya manya se amara

SYNONYMS

prabhu kahe—Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said; bhattacarya—My dear Bhattacarya; karaha vicara—just consider; gurura kinkara—the servant of the spiritual master; haya—is; manya—respectable; se—he; amara—to Me.

TRANSLATION

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu then continued speaking to Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya: "Consider this point. The servant of the spiritual master is always respectable for Me.

Madhya10.143

TEXT 143

tanhare apana-seva karaite na yuyaya

guru ajna diyachena, ki kari upaya

SYNONYMS

tanhare—him; apana-seva—personal service; karaite—to engage to do; na yuyaya—is not befitting; guru—the spiritual master; ajna—order; diyachena—has given; ki—what; kari—can I do; upaya—remedy.

TRANSLATION

“As such, it is not befitting that the guru’s servant should engage in My personal service. Yet My spiritual master has given this order. What shall I do?”

PURPORT

A guru’s servants or disciples are all Godbrothers to one another, and as such they should all respect one another as prabhu, or master. No one should disrespect his Godbrother or try to engage him as a servant. For this reason Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu asked Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya what to do about Govinda. Govinda was the personal servant of Isvara Puri, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s spiritual master, and now Isvara Puri had ordered Govinda to become Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s personal servant. So what was to be done? This was the inquiry Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu placed before Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, an experienced friend.

Madhya10.144

TEXT 144

bhatta kahe,-gurura ajna haya balavan

guru-ajna na langhiye, sastra-pramana

SYNONYMS

bhatta kahe—Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya said; gurura ajna—the order of the spiritual master; haya—is; balavan—strong; guru-ajna—the order of the spiritual master; na—not; langhiye—we can disobey; sastra—scriptural; pramana—injunction.

TRANSLATION

Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya said, "The order of the spiritual master is very strong and cannot be disobeyed. That is the injunction of the sastras, the revealed scriptures.

Madhya10.145

TEXT 145

sa susruvan matari bhargavena

pitur niyogat prahrtam dvisad-vat

pratyagrhid agraja-sasanam tad

ajna gurunam hy avicaraniya

SYNONYMS

sah—He (Laksmana, the brother of Lord Ramacandra); susruvan—hearing; matari—unto the mother; bhargavena—by Parasurama; pituh—of the father; niyogat—by the order; prahrtam—killing; dvisat-vat—like an enemy; pratyagrhit—accepted; agraja-sasanam—the order of the elder brother; tat—that; ajna—order; gurunam—of superior persons, such as the spiritual master or father; hi—because; avicaraniya—to be obeyed without consideration.

TRANSLATION

" ’Being ordered by his father, Parasurama killed his mother, Renuka, just as if she were an enemy. When Laksmana, the younger brother of Lord Ramacandra, heard of this, He immediately engaged Himself in the service of His elder brother and accepted His orders. The order of the spiritual master must be obeyed without consideration.’

PURPORT

This is a quotation from the Raghu-vamsa (14.46). Lord Ramacandra’s statement to Sita given below is from the Ramayana (Ayodhya-kanda 22.9).

Madhya10.146

TEXT 146

nirvicaram guror ajna

maya karya mahatmanah

sreyo hy evam bhavatyas ca

mama caiva visesatah

SYNONYMS

nirvicaram—to be obeyed without consideration; guroh—of the spiritual master; ajna—the order; maya—by Me; karya—must be done; maha-atmanah—of the great soul; sreyah—good fortune; hi—indeed; evam—thus; bhavatyah—for you; ca—and; mama—for Me; ca—also; eva—certainly; visesatah—specifically.

TRANSLATION

“ ’The order of a great personality like a father must be executed without consideration because there is good fortune in such an order for both of us. In particular, there is good fortune for Me.’ ”

Madhya10.147

TEXT 147

tabe mahaprabhu tanre kaila angikara

apana-sri-anga-sevaya dila adhikara

SYNONYMS

tabe—after that; mahaprabhu—Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; tanre—unto Govinda; kaila—did; angikara—acceptance; apana—personal; sri-anga—of the transcendental body; sevaya—in the service; dila—gave; adhikara—responsibility.

TRANSLATION

After Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya said this, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu embraced Govinda and engaged him in the service of His personal body.

Madhya10.148

TEXT 148

prabhura priya bhrtya kari’ sabe kare mana

sakala vaisnavera govinda kare samadhana

SYNONYMS

prabhura—of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; priya—dear; bhrtya—servant; kari’—understanding; sabe—all; kare—do; mana—respect; sakala—all; vaisnavera—of devotees; govinda—Govinda; kare—does; samadhana—service.

TRANSLATION

Everyone respected Govinda as the dearest servant of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and Govinda served all the Vaisnavas and saw to their needs.

Madhya10.149

TEXT 149

chota-bada-kirtaniya-dui haridasa

ramai, nandai rahe govindera pasa

SYNONYMS

chota-bada—junior and senior; kirtaniya—musicians; dui—two; haridasa—Haridasas; ramai—Ramai; nandai—Nandai; rahe—stay; govindera pasa—with Govinda.

TRANSLATION

Both Haridasa senior and Haridasa junior, who were musicians, as well as Ramai and Nandai, used to stay with Govinda.

Madhya10.150

TEXT 150

govindera sange kare prabhura sevana

govindera bhagya-sima na yaya varnana

SYNONYMS

govindera sange—with Govinda; kare—do; prabhura—of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; sevana—service; govindera—of Govinda; bhagya-sima—the limit of good fortune; na—not; yaya varnana—can be described.

TRANSLATION

They all remained with Govinda to serve Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; therefore no one could estimate the good fortune of Govinda.

Madhya10.151

TEXT 151

ara dine mukunda-datta kahe prabhura sthane

brahmananda-bharati aila tomara darasane

SYNONYMS

ara dine—the next day; mukunda-datta—Mukunda Datta; kahe—said; prabhura—of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu; sthane—at the place; brahmananda-bharati—Brahmananda Bharati; aila—has come; tomara darasane—to see You.

TRANSLATION

The next day Mukunda Datta informed Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, “Brahmananda Bharati has come to see You.”

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