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HIS DIVINE GRACE A. C. BHAKTIVEDÄNTA SWÄMÉ PRABHUPÄDA







Dedicated to

Founder Äcärya: International Society for Krishna Consciousness

yair édåçé bhagavato gatir ätma-väda ekäntato nigamibhiù pratipäditä naù

tuñyantv adabhra-karuëäù sva-kåtena nityaà ko näma tat pratikaroti vinoda-pätram

How can such persons, who have rendered unlimited service by explaining the path of self-realization in relation to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and whose explanations are given for our enlightenment with complete conviction and Vedic evidence, be repaid except by folded palms containing water for their satisfaction? Such great personalities can be satisfied only by their own activities, which are distributed amongst human society out of their unlimited mercy.

[Çrémad-Bhägavatam 4.22.47]


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MADHYA-LÉLÄ - I (CHAPTERS 1-13)

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Madhya-lélä Overview 24

(Madhya 1-2)

The preaching of Lord Caitanya’s associates; His absorption in the mood of the gopés during the Ratha-yäträ; His attempts to go to Våndävana; South

India tour; His mercy and teachings to Rüpa and Sanätana; and many other pastimes. [Madhya 1.1-248]

Various pastimes at Jagannätha Puré; Ecstatic symptoms and feelings of separation from Kåñëa in the mood of Rädhäräëé, and recitation of verses; The glory of Çré Caitanya-caritämåta. [Madhya 1.249-287, Madhya 2]

(Madhya 3-6)

After taking sannyäsa, Lord Caitanya attempts to go to Våndävana, but Lord Nityänanda diverts Him to Advaita Äcärya’s house where He accepts prasäda and

Çacémätä proposes that the Lord stay at Puré [Madhya 3].

Lord Caitanya reaches Remuëä and discusses the story of Çré Mädhavendra Puré and when they

reach Kaöaka, Nityänanda narrates the story of Säkñi-gopäla. Later Nityänanda breaks Lord Caitanya’s sannyäsa daëòa

and the Lord proceeds to Puré alone. [Madhya 4-5]

Seeing the Lord faint at Puré temple, Särvabhauma takes Him to his home and later tries to teach Him Vedänta, but he himself gets converted into a

Vaiñëava by the Lord’s grace and teachings. {Madhya 6]


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(Madhya7-10)

Lord Caitanya proposes to travel alone, to find Viçvarüpa. The devotees are reluctant initially, but

then relent. He goes to Älälanätha and later delivers Kürma brähmaëa and Väsudeva leper at Kürma-kñetra [Madhya 7]

Lord Caitanya discusses several topics, such as sädhya, sädhana and Rädhä-Kåñëa tattva with Rämänanda Räya and gives him darçana of His real form.

[Madhya 8]

Lord Caitanya visits several holy places in the South India and delivers many personalities such as the brähmaëa at Siddhavaöa, the Buddhists, the illiterate brähmaëa and Veìkaöa

Bhaööa at Çré Raìgam, Rämadäsa Vipra at Madurai, and the Tattvavädés at Uòupé. Finally He returns to Puré. [Madhya 9]

King Pratäparudra arranges for His stay at Käçé Miçra’s house; Käla Kåñëadäsa visits Bengal; Several devotees

such as Bhavänanda Räya’s family, Paramänanda Puré, Svarüpa Dämodara, Govinda, Brahmänanda Bhärati and Käçéçvara come to

the Lord’s shelter. [Madhya 10]

(Madhya 11-15)

Lord Caitanya denies to meet King Pratäparudra; Bengal devotees arrive in Puré; Beòä-Nåtya; Lord Caitanya gives

His garment to Pratäparudra and meets his son; Guëòicä-märjana, Saìkértana, Prasäda pastimes and Netrotsava. [Madhya 11-12]

Päëdu-vijaya; Description of the ratha; The kértana parties and the Lord’s miraculous dance; Recitation of verses in

the mood of Rädhäräëé; Mercy upon Pratäparudra in the garden; Pushing the ratha with His head; Pastimes in Aiöoöä and

Indradyumna lake; Våndävana pastimes; Herä-païcamé; Pastimes of Lakñmé; Return Päëòu-vijaya. [Madhya 13-14]

Invitations from devotees; Festivals in cäturmäsya; Lord Caitanya bids farewell to the devotees, glorifies and instructs

them; The devotees’ feelings of separation. [Madhya 15.1-185]

Elaborate prasäda arrangements by Särvabhauma and Ñäöhéra Mätä; Amogha

blasphemes Lord Caitanya and Särvabhauma curses him; Amogha is affected by Cholera but then Lord Caitanya saves him.

[Madhya 15.186-302]


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(Madhya 16-18)

The devotees obstruct Lord Caitanya’s visit to Våndävana; Bengal devotees arrive at Puré and depart after the Ratha-yäträ; Finally the Lord starts for Våndävana, and on the

way goes to Pänihäöi, Kumärahaööa and Kuliyä; He reaches Rämakeli and meets Rüpa and Sanätana, but returns back to

Puré. [Madhya 16]

After Ratha-yäträ Lord Caitanya starts for Våndävana with Balabhadra Bhaööäcärya. He travels through

Jhärikhaëòa forest, Väräëasé, Prayäga and Mathurä and meets Sänoòiyä brähmaëa, and visits the twelve forests of Våndävana.

[Madhya 17]

Discovering Rädhä-kuëòa and Çyäma-kuëòa; Visiting Harideva and Govardhana; Taking darçana of

Gopäla at Gäìöhuli-gräma; Visiting Nandéçvara, Pävana-sarovara, Bhäëòéravana, Gokula and so on; Residing near Akrüra-ghäöa;

The episode of Käléya Lake and the fisherman; Journey to Prayäga and the Päöhäna soldiers episode [Madhya 18]

(Madhya 19-25)

Rüpa Gosvämé’s retirement; Sanätana Gosvämé’s arrest by Nawab Hussain Shah; Lord

Caitanya’s teachings of Bhakti-rasämåta-sindhu to Rüpa Gosvämé for ten days at Prayäga, and later sending him to Våndävana.

[Madhya 19]

Sanätana Gosvämé escapes from prison and meets Lord Caitanya at Väräëasé. Lord Caitanya teaches Sanätana Gosvämé for two months about – The Lord’s energies and incarnations; Spiritual and material worlds; Kåñëa’s

pastimes with Brahmä, His opulences and sweetness; The process of devotional service, kåñëa-prema and rasas;

Characteristics of Kåñëa and Rädhä; Qualities of a pure devotee; 61 explanations of the Ätmäräma verse. He also tells him to go

to Våndävana. [Madhya 20-24]

Explanation to the regretful Prakäçänanda about devotional service and the Catuù-çloké Bhägavatam; Mercy upon Subuddhi Räya; Return to Puré.

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Madhya 1: Later Pastimes of Caitanya Mahäprabhu 27

Prelude

1-7: Obeisances and prayers

8-14: Glorification of the Caitanya-bhägavata of Våndävana Däsa

15-23: The three divisions of Lord Caitanya’s pastimes

24-45: The preaching of Lord Caitanya’s associates – NityänandaPrabhu and Rüpa, Sanätana and Jéva Gosvämés

LordCaitanya’s

Absorption in the Ecstasy of the

gopés

46-50: For twenty years, devotees visited Puré for the annualRatha-yäträ and stayed for four months.

51-75: Lord Caitanya’s feelings of separation and Rüpa Gosvämé’sexplanation of the verse recited by the Lord.

76-84: Çrématé Rädhäräëé’s verse and its explanation

Synopsis of the Madhya-lélä

91-145: Lord Caitanya’s first attempt to go to Våndävana; Visit toÇäntipura; Journey to Jagannätha Puré; Meeting Särvabhauma;

South India Tour and Pastimes in Puré [Madhya 3-15]146-236: Lord Caitanya’s second attempt to go to Våndävana –Visit to Vidyänagara; Nåsiàhänanda Brahmacäré’s mental road;

Visit to Rämakelé; The Muslim king’s inquiries to Keçava Chatré and Rüpa Gosvämé; Rüpa and Sanätana meet Lord Caitanya and the Lord and His associates show them mercy; The Lord decides not

to go to Våndävana and returns back to Puré via Çäntipura [Madhya 16]

237-245: Lord Caitanya’s visit to Våndävana and His return journey– Teachings to Rüpa and Sanätana Gosvämés [Madhya 17-25]

Synopsis of the Antya-lélä

Various pastimes at Puré – Episodes of Junior Haridäsa, Raghunätha däsa, Vallabha-bhaööa, Rämacandra Puré, Gopénätha Paööanäyaka,

Pradyumna Miçra, Meeting with Rüpa and Sanätana, Haridäsa Öhäkura’s passing away, etc.


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Madhya 2: Ecstasies of Çré Caitanya Mahäprabhu 45

LordCaitanya’s Ecstatic

Symptoms of Separation

During His last twelve years, Lord Caitanya manifested ecstatic symptoms in separation from Kåñëa like – various

bodily transformations, mistaking sand dunes to be Govardhana, small parks to be Våndävana and son on.

LordCaitanya’s Feelings of Separation in the Mood of Rädhäräëé

18-27: First Verse – “Pain of Separation”

28-34: Second Verse – “Perfection of Senses”

36-41: Third Verse – “Desire to See Kåñëa”

42-44: Fourth Verse – “Pure Kåñëa-prema in this World”

45-57: Fifth Verse – “Nature of Kåñëa-prema”

58-71: Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Verses – “Desperation toSee Kåñëa”

74-76: Ninth Verse – “Experiencing the Presence of Kåñëa”

KaviräjaGosvämé Glorifies Lord Caitanya and

Explains the Position of Caitanya-caritämåta

77-83: Lord Caitanya’s activities, His dealings with otherdevotees and His munificent nature in distributing the rarest

nectar of Kåñëa-prema

84-88: The Paramparä, Subject Matter and Benefits ofCaitanya-caritämåta – Lord Caitanya’s pastimes are the

topmost jewels. By patient reading one develops love forKåñëa and understands rasa.

89-92: A synopsis of Madhya-lélä and Antya-lélä have beengiven because I (Kaviräja Gosvämé) may not live much longer.

93-95: Respects to the Lord, His associates and devotees


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Madhya 3: Lord Caitanya at the House of Advaita 59

LordNityänandaDiverts LordCaitanya to

Çäntipura from His Way to Våndävana

1-15: Lord Caitanya, after accepting sannyäsa starts for Våndävanachanting the Avanté-brähmaëa verse, manifesting ecstatic

symptoms and inducing people to chant.

16-28: Through some cowherd boys, Nityänanda Prabhu cheatsLord Caitanya and brings him to the bank of the Ganges.

29-40: Advaita arrives and explains the matter and takes LordCaitanya to his home at Çäntipura.

The LordAccepts Prasäda

at Advaita Äcärya’s House

41-57: The description of the food preparations and arrangementat Advaita Äcärya’s house.

58-65: The two Lords attend the ärati and Lord Caitanya ispleased to see the offerings to Kåñëa.

66-77: The Lord denies to eat opulently and Advaita persuadesHim to eat

JokingDealings between Advaita Äcärya

and Lord Nityänanda

Nityänanda Prabhu jokingly expresses that the food provided by Advaita is insufficient for Him and Advaita calls Him bhrañta-

avadhüta (indirectly glorified Him as paramahaàsa) who troubles the brähmaëas. Nityänanda throws some remnants at Him and

Advaita becomes ecstatic.

Kértanaat Advaita

Äcärya’s House

The people of Çäntipura come to see the Lord and in the evening Advaita holds saìkértana, during which Lord Caitanya manifests

ecstatic symptoms.

Meetingof Çacémätä andLord Caitanya

137-149: Candraçekhara brings Çacémätä. The Lord offers herobeisances and she caresses His body requesting Him not to beindifferent like Viçvarüpa. The Lord assures her that He would

execute her orders.

150-159: The Lord met other devotees from Navadvépa andAdvaita made arrangements for their accommodation and

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Çacémätä’smaternal affection for

Lord Caitanya

Çacémätä prays to Viñëu that the Lord’s body shouldn’t be hurt when He falls in ecstasy during kértana. Then she requests the devotees to be able to cook for her son

during His stay at Advaita’s house.

Çacémätädesires that the Lord

stay at Jagannätha Puré

Lord Caitanya expresses His concern that people might criticize Him for staying at home after sannyäsa. Then Çacémätä suggests that the Lord stay at Puré where she would get news about Him and He could also remain

aloof as a sannyäsé.

Conversation between Lord Caitanya and Haridäsa Öhäkura

Haridäsa was concerned that he can’t see the Lord as he can’t come to Puré. The Lord reassured him that He would

petition Lord Jagannätha.

The Lordspends a few moredays with devotees

Upon Advaita’s request the Lord agrees to stay for a few more days and Advaita holds a great festival everyday with

kåñëa-kathä, saìkértana and prasäda.

LordCaitanya departs for

Puré

Though the devotees including Advaita were lamenting, the Lord was unaffected and departed to Puré without

anxiety. He did this to set an example for a devotee to be neutral towards worldly affection.


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PreludeObeisances unto Mädhavendra Puré; Kaviräja Gosvämé’s humility and appreciation of Våndävana däsa Öhäkura’s

Caitanya-Bhägavata

LordCaitanya

Reaches Remuëä

Gopénätha’s puñpa-cüòä falls on Lord Caitanya. The servants of Gopénätha wonder at Lord Caitanya’s beauty and ecstasy. He

begins to narrate the story of Mädhavendra Puré.

TheStory of

Mädhavendra Puré and the Deities of

Gopäla and Gopénätha

21-34: Mädhavendra Puré reaches Govardhana and anunknown cowherd boy offers him a pot of milk and doesn’t

return to take the pot back.

35-51: Çré Gopäla (the boy who gave the milk) appears inMädhavendra Puré’s dream and requests him to rescue Hisdeity lying in the jungle. Mädhavendra Puré laments for not

recognizing Gopäla and with the help of the villagers excavates the Deity of Gopäla.

52-66: Installation of the Çré Gopäla Deity – Altar preparation,Abhiñeka, dressing, decorations, bhoga offerings and ärati.

67-88: Annaküöa ceremony – Many devotees cooked forGopäla and tastefully arranged the preparations. Gopäla ate

everything, yet everything remained there. By Gopäla’s potency, the wonderful festival was arranged in one day. The Deity was then put to rest and prasäda was distributed to all.

89-104: Knowing about Gopäla’s appearance, people fromdifferent villages arrived and performed the Annaküöa

ceremony. Big capitalists from Mathurä presented gold, silver, garments, etc. A rich kñatriya constructed a temple.

Mädhavendra Puré initiated two brähmaëas and entrusted them with the daily service of Gopäla.


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The Storyof Mädhavendra

Puré and the Deities of Gopäla and

Gopénätha

105-109: After two years, Gopäla instructedMädhavendra Puré in a dream to bring sandalwood, as His

temperature had not yet decreased.

110-142: Mädhavendra Puré starts towards Bengal and onthe way initiated Advaita Äcärya. He reaches Remuëä,

sees Gopénätha and desires to taste amåta-keli sweet rice so that he may offer the same to Gopäla. But considering

his desire offensive, he leaves. However, Gopénätha steals one pot of sweet rice and instructs the priest to offer it to Mädhavendra Puré, who upon receiving it

became ecstatic.

143-153: The reputation of Mädhavendra Puré reachesJagannätha Puré before him. The devotees at Puré help him

collect sandalwood and camphor and gave him the necessary release papers.

154-169: Mädhavendra Puré reaches Remuëä with thesandalwood. Gopäla, knowing His devotee’s trouble,appears in his dream and instructs him to apply the

candana on Gopénätha’s body instead.

LordCaitanya Praises

Mädhavendra Puré’s Devotion

170-190: Mädhavendra Puré’s good fortune,characteristics and the Lord’s mercy upon him; Due to

intense love, he never considered personal inconveniences or impediments but just wanted to serve

the Lord and that was his greatest happiness.

191-203: The glories of Mädhavendra Puré’s verse (ayidéna-dayärdra…); Lord Caitanya reads this verse and

manifests ecstatic symptoms

LordCaitanya Departs for

Puré

204-209: People crowded around Lord Caitanya and Hecame to external consciousness. He then distributedsweet rice to the devotees and ate some Himself.

210-213: Phala-çruti – one who hears this story with faithand devotion attains the treasure of love of Godhead.


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Madhya 5. The Activities of Säkñi-gopäla 87

LordCaitanya’sArrival atKaöaka

Lord Caitanya’s party saw the Varäha temple at Yäjapura village and reached Kaöaka and saw the Säkñi-gopäla temple. Nityänanda Prabhu

narrated the pastime of Säkñi-gopäla

ThePastime ofLord Säkñi-

gopäla

10-35: Two brähmaëas from Vidyänagara went for a pilgrimage andreached Våndävana. Pleased with the service of the younger

brähmaëa, the old brähmaëa promised before the Deity of Gopäla to offer him his daughter in marriage.

36-47: Coming back to Vidyänagara, the old brähmaëa revealedabout his promise to his family members, who then disapproved this and even threatened him that they would take poison and die if the

daughter was given to the poor brähmaëa. The old brähmaëa helplessly prayed to the Lord.

48-86: The young brähmaëa came the next day and the oldbrähmaëa’s son threatened him with a stick. The young brähmaëa then put this matter before the villagers. The old brähmaëa’s son

falsely accused the young brähmaëa, who then narrated what had happened at Våndävana. Upon everyone’s approval, it was agreed

that the old brähmaëa would offer his daughter to the young brähmaëa if Gopäla came to bear witness.

87-112: The young brähmaëa then went to Våndävana and appealedto Lord Gopäla. Gopäla said that deities do not walk, but the

brähmaëa argued that if a Deity can speak, then He can walk also, since He is not a statue anyway, but directly Vrajendra-nandana. Gopälajé agreed and travelled with him. After they reached the village, Gopäla bore witness and the old brähmaëa offered his

daughter to the young brähmaëa.

113-133: After the marriage, at the request of both the brähmaëas,Gopäla stayed in Vidyänagara and a nice temple was built by the

king. Later King Puruñottama-deva of Orissa conquered Vidyänagara and took Gopäla to Kaöaka and worshipped Him with devotion along

with his queen.


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Pleasure of Seeing Lord Caitanya and

Säkñi-gopäla

After the narration of the Säkñi-gopäla pastime, Lord Caitanya and the devotees were pleased and all the devotees could see that Lord Caitanya and Säkñi-gopäla were the same. The next

morning they all departed for Puré.

Daëòa-bhaìga-lélä

Arriving at Kamalapura, Lord Caitanya took bath in the Bhärgénadé River leaving His sannyäsa daëòa with Lord

Nityänanda, who then broke it into three pieces and threw it into the river. Lord Caitanya later became angry at this and

proceeded towards Jagannätha Puré alone.


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Särvabhauma Bhaööäcärya takes Lord

Caitanya to his home

1-13: Lord Caitanya fainted at Jagannätha temple in ecstasy.Särvabhauma took Him to his home.

14-32: Devotees headed by Nityänanda arrived and GopénäthaÄcärya took them to Särvabhauma’s house.

33-47: The Lord regained consciousness. Later they all took bath inthe sea and Särvabhauma arranged prasäda.

Särvabhauma Inquires about the Lord and

Arranges for His Stay

48-56: Särvabhauma becomes pleased to hear from GopénäthaÄcärya that Lord Caitanya was the grandson of Nélämbara

Cakravarté.

57-66: The Särvabhauma arranged his maternal aunt’s place for theLord’s stay.

GopénäthaÄcärya and

SärvabhaumaDiscuss about

the Lord

67-79: Särvabhauma proposed to recite Vedänta before LordCaitanya and re-initiate Him into a first-class sampradäya.

Gopénätha Äcärya said that Lord Caitanya is the Supreme Lord and is beyond such formalities.

80-95: Gopénätha established that the Lord is understood only byHis mercy and not by logical hypothesis. Särvabhauma argued that

there is no incarnation in Kali-yuga.

96-104: Gopénätha Äcärya çästrically proved that Lord Caitanya isthe Supreme Lord. In Kali-yuga there is no lélä-avatära, but there is

yuga-avatära.

105-117: Gopénätha chastised Särvabhauma as a dry speculator andSärvabhauma asked him to first invite Lord Caitanya to his home.

Gopénätha and Mukunda reported this to Lord Caitanya, who thenrecollected Särvabhauma’s favour upon Him.


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Madhya 6: The Liberation of Särvabhauma 97

LordCaitanyaDefeats

Särvabhauma Bhaööäcärya

and Converts Him into a Vaiñëava

118-129: Lord Caitanya heard Vedänta from Särvabhauma for sevendays, but didn’t speak.

130-166:Lord

Caitanya Gives the Proper

Explanation of Vedänta

130-138: “Your imaginative explanations are likeclouds. The Vedic statements are self-evident and

their authority is lost by misinterpretation.”

139-166: “The Absolute Truth is personal. He hasthree potencies – marginal (jéva), external (mäyä)and internal (antaraìgä). The jéva is controlled bymäyä, but you equate him with the Lord who is

the master of mäyä. The Lord has transcendentalform, but you describe His form to be a product

of material goodness.”

167-183: Çaìkaräcärya’s

False Philosophy

167-177: Çaìkaräcärya tried to find fault withVyäsadeva’s pariëäma-väda (theory of

transformation) and proposed vivarta-väda (theory of illusion). He gave more importance to “tat tvam

asi” than “oà.”

178-183: Çaìkaräcärya is not at fault but justfollowed the Supreme Lord’s order.

184-198: Lord Caitanya explains the Ätmäräma verse in eighteendifferent ways with examples, without touching the nine ways in

which Särvabhauma explained it earlier.

199-215: Lord Caitanya displays His forms of Viñëu and Kåñëa.Särvabhauma condemned himself and composed hundred verses glorifying the Lord and manifested ecstatic symptoms. Gopénätha

Äcärya became happy.

TheNew

Särvabhauma Bhaööäcärya

216-238: Särvabhauma’s faith in prasäda pleases Lord Caitanya

239-258: Särvabhauma humbly acknowledged Gopénätha Äcärya’smercy upon him. He later composed two verses glorifying Lord

Caitanya, that became pearl necklaces for all the devotees.

259-286:Särvabhauma

Changes “Mukti-pade”

to “Bhakti-pade”

263-276: Särvabhauma explains the differencebetween “Bhakti” and “Mukti” and the

ambiguity of the word “mukti-pada” despite Lord Caitanya’s two other meanings of it.

277-286: This is the power of Lord Caitanya’smercy that made Särvabhauma into a great

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LordCaitanya Seeks the Permission of His

Devotees

The Lord appealed to His devotees to allow Him to go for South India tour alone, to find Viçvarüpa, although He knew

that Viçvarüpa had already passed away. The devotees became unhappy. Nityänanda Prabhu volunteered to

accompany the Lord.

The Lord’sAffectionate

Criticism of His Devotees

18-26: Lord Caitanya tasted the qualities of Nityänanda,Jagadänanda, Mukunda and Dämodara by apparently

pointing out their faults.

27-28: Devotees do not care for public opinion out of love,however, Lord Caitanya had to follow the rules of sannyäsa.

29-32: Affection between the Lord and His devotees

33-40: Nityänanda recommends Kåñëadäsa foraccompanying Lord Caitanya and the Lord agreed.

LordCaitanya’s Dealings with Särvabhauma

Bhaööäcärya

41-58: Särvabhauma became agitated and requested LordCaitanya to stay for some more days. Lord Caitanya agreed

and after five days, He started for the tour, seeking Lord Jagannätha’s permission.

59-75: Särvabhauma requested Him to meet RämänandaRäya at Vidyänagara and mentioned his good qualities. Lord

Caitanya agreed and bade him farewell. Although he fainted, the Lord departed.

LordCaitanya’s Ecstasy and Activities at

Älälanätha

The Lord’s body was naturally beautiful and He manifested ecstatic symptoms. Everyone was astonished to see it and

danced and chanted with Him. At noon, the Lord took prasäda.

LordCaitanya Converts

South India to Vaiñëavism

Performing saìkértana, Lord Caitanya began His tour and empowered people on the way, making them into

Vaiñëavas. These people then spread the holy names to others.


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The Episode of

Kürma Brähmaëa

At Kürma-kñetra, a brähmaëa invited the Lord and treated Him respectfully offering fervent prayers and requested Him to let him go with Him. The Lord instructed him to chant Kåñëa’s

names always and instruct everyone to follow Kåñëa’s orders by becoming guru.

The Episode of

Väsudeva Leper

A brähmaëa named Väsudeva, suffering from leprosy, came to Kürma brähmaëa’s house to meet Lord Caitanya. Knowing that

the Lord left, he lamented. The Lord then returned there to show him mercy and cured his leprosy, and advised him to

chant and preach.


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Madhya 8: Talks between Caitanya and Rämänanda 131

LordCaitanya Meets

Rämänanda Räya on the Banks of

Godävaré

3-8: Lord Caitanya visited Jiyaòa-nåsiàha (Siàhäcala)

9-31: Lord Caitanya arrived at Godävaré and Rämänanda Räya camethere for bath. Both met and manifested ecstatic symptoms but

restrained themselves seeing the outsiders who wondered. 32-56: Rämänanda Räya acknowledged Särvabhauma and offeredprayers to Lord Caitanya and they both meet in the evening for

discussing kåñëa-kathä.

Q1 – TheHighest Perfection

of Human Life (Sädhya)

57-81: Rämänanda Räya proposes various answers to Lord Caitanya’squestion about sädhya.

82-97: Exalted position of conjugal love for Kåñëa and the gopés

98-116: The epitome of love, Çrématé Rädhäräëé and the glories of Herlove

Q2 –The Truth of

Rädhä-Kåñëa and Their Pastimes

117-120: Lord Caitanya’s inquiries about Rädhä-Kåñëa

121-133: Rämänanda Räya humbly gives credit to Lord Caitanya, whothen glorifies him.

134-150: Kåñëa-tattva (kåñëera-svarüpa)

151-185: Rädhä-tattva (rädhära-svarüpa)

186-196: The glory ofRädhä-Kåñëa pastimes

186-190: Rädhä Kåñëa ”viläsa-mahattva”

191-196: Prema-viläsa-vivarta

Q3 –The Sädhana

(Process) to Attain the Sädhya (Goal)

107-200: Lord Caitanya’s question about sädhana and RämänandaRäya’s humility

201-219: The Glories of the gopés’ love

220-232: Rägänuga-märga – Following in the footsteps of the gopés

233-241: Rämänanda’s appeal and Lord Caitanya’s appreciation


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Q4 – TheGreatest Things

Lord Caitanya asked various questions on what or who is the highest and Rämänanda answered them.

LordCaitanya Reveals His Form to Rämänanda

Räya

Rämänanda inquired about Lord Caitanya’s identity because he was seeing Him as Çyämasundara. Lord Caitanya replied

that an advanced devotee sees Kåñëa everywhere. Rämänanda asked the Lord not to conceal His real form, and

then the Lord revealed His real form. Rämänanda Räya became ecstatic and Lord Caitanya pacified him.

GloriousConversation of

Lord Caitanya andRämänanda

It cannot be described exhaustively. One who hears it with faith and without argument will attain prema-bhakti.


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Glories ofLord Caitanya’s

Travels

The speculators, materialists and nondevotees in South India abandoned their own opinions and became Vaiñëavas by the

influence of Lord Caitanya.

Placesvisited and people

met

14-39: From Gautamé-gaìgä to Siddhavaöa – Mercy on theBrähmaëa at Siddhavaöa, making him chant Kåñëa’s name.

40-63: Defeating philosophers and establishing bhakti – Theepisode of the Buddhists

64-165: From Tirupati to Çré Raìga-kñetra – Stay at ÇréRaìgam during the Cäturmäsya; Mercy to the Illiterate

Brähmaëa, Conversation with Veìkaöa Bhaööa about Lakñmé’s entrance into Räsa-lélä and Supremacy of Lord Kåñëa

166-217: From Åñabha Hill to Madurai – Mercy on RämadäsaVipra at Madurai

218-233: From Päëòya-seça to Vetäpani – Saving KälaKåñëadäsa from the Bhaööathäris

234-277: From Payasviné River to Uòupé – Defeating theTattvavädés at Uòupé

278-303: From Phalgu-tértha to Päëòarapura – Meeting ÇréRaìga Puré at Päëòarapura

304-365: From Kåñëa-veëvä River to Jagannätha Puré –Meeting Rämänanda Räya and reaching Jagannätha Puré;

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Pratäparudra inquired to Särvabhauma about Lord Caitanya and requested an interview with the Lord. Särvabhauma explained

Lord Caitanya’s position as the Supreme Lord, that He wouldn’t meet kings, and that He had already left for South India.

Pratäparudra accepted his words and upon his request arranged for Lord Caitanya to stay at Käçé Miçra’s house.

After Lord Caitanya’s return from His tour, Särvabhauma introduced several devotees to Him.

Lord Caitanya embraced Bhavänanda Räya, who then glorified Him as the Supreme Lord because He touched a çüdra.

Bhavänanda dedicated everything to the Lord and left Väëénätha Paööanäyaka in His personal service.

ConversationBetween King

Pratäparudra andSärvabhauma

DevoteesMeet the Lord at Käçé

Miçra’s House

BhavänandaRäya Meets the Lordwith His Four Sons

Lord CaitanyaRejects KäläKåñëadäsa

Käla Kåñëadäsa began to cry, but the Lord left. The devotees engaged him in the service of going to Bengal and informing the

devotees of the Lord’s arrival in Puré. Kälä

Kåñëadäsa’s Visit to Bengal

Käla Kåñëadäsa gave the good news to all the devotees at Navadvépa, headed by Advaita Äcärya. All the devotees then

started for Puré

ParamänandaPuré’s Arrival atJagannätha Puré

Paramänanda Puré travelled from South India via the banks of the Ganges. He stayed at Çacémätä’s house and then arrived at Puré.

Lord Caitanya welcomed him and arranged for his stay.

SvarüpaDämodara Gosvämé’s Arrival at Jagannätha

Puré

Characteristics of Svarüpa Dämodara and his prayers to Lord Caitanya.

LordAccepts Govinda as

His servant

130-141: Upon Govinda’s arrival, Särvabhauma asked why ÉçvaraPuré kept a servant from a çüdra family. Lord Caitanya explained

the mercy and the independent nature of the Supreme Lord.

142-150: Särvabhauma explains, by quoting scriptures, that theguru’s order is very powerful and cannot be disobeyed. Then

Lord Caitanya accepts Govinda as His personal servant, as instructed by His guru, Éçvara Puré.


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BrahmänandaBhäraté’s Arrival at

Jagannätha Puré

151-162: Lord Caitanya disapproves of the deer skin worn byBrahmänanda Bhäraté. After putting on sannyäsé robes

instead, the Lord offers him respects.

163-183: Loving arguments between Brahmänanda Bhäratéand Lord Caitanya – about the two Brahmans at Puré

Lord CaitanyaReceives Käçéçvara andAll the Other Devotees

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Madhya 11: The Beòä-kértana Pastimes 193

SärvabhaumaRequests Lord

Caitanya to MeetKing Pratäparudra

1-8: Lord Caitanya explains how for a sannyäsé, meeting kings andwomen is just like drinking poison.

9-13: Although Särvabhauma says that Pratäparudra is a greatdevotee, Lord Caitanya declines to meet him.

RämänandaRäya’s Arrival atPuré and Meeting

with the Lord

14-25: Rämänanda Räya glorifies Pratäparudra’s devotion and hisfavour in releasing him from government service.

26-40: Lord Caitanya says that Kåñëa will show the king mercy,since the king had shown affection for a devotee. Rämänanda

then went for Jagannätha darçana.

Meeting ofKing Pratäparudraand Särvabhauma

Bhaööäcärya

41-49: Pratäparudra becomes unhappy to hear that Lord Caitanyadoesn’t want to meet him. He wants to give up his life if he

cannot meet the Lord. 50-61: Särvabhauma encourages the king, saying that because ofhis firm determination, he will certainly meet the Lord. He also

advises him to go to the Guëòicä garden and read räsa-païcädhyäya on the day of Ratha-yäträ.

Arrival ofBengal Devotees

and Pratäparudra’sInquiries

62-64: On the day of Snäna-yäträ, Lord Caitanya goes toÄlälanätha in separation from Jagannätha and again returns when

the Bengal devotees arrive in Puré. 65-70: Pratäparudra volunteers to arrange accommodation and

prasäda for the Bengal devotees 71-93: Gopénätha Äcärya tells Pratäparudra about the glories of

the Bengal devotees 94-100: Pratäparudra is astonished at the glorious prema-

saìkértana101-118: Lord Caitanya is Lord Kåñëa and therefore His darçana

can come before Lord Jagannäöha’s darçana; Injunctions formahä-prasäda


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LordCaitanya’s Dealings

with the Bengal Devotees

124-168: At Käçé Miçra’s house, the Lord has severalexchanges with Advaita Äcärya, Väsudeva Datta, Çréväsa

Öhäkura, Dämodara, Çaìkara, Çivänanda Sena, Muräri Gupta, Haridäsa Öhäkura and other devotees.

169-184: Lord Caitanya requests Käçé Miçra for a solitary room(for Haridäsa Öhäkura) and then the Vaiñëavas depart for their

residences. The Lord

Glorifies HaridäsaÖhäkura and Offers

Him Residence

Lord Caitanya says that by touching Haridäsa He is purifying Himself. He offers him a residence and promises to send

prasäda there.

PrasädaDistribution

The Lord accepted prasäda with the devotees and carefully delivers prasäda for Haridäsa.

Saìkértana and Beòä-nåtya

In the evening, at the temple, four parties are formed to perform saìkértana and Lord Caitanya dances

circumambulating the temple. He performs the miracle of looking at everyone simultaneously. Pratäparudra watched this from atop his palace and became more anxious to meet Him.


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The DevoteesPetition the Lord to

Show Mercy on Pratäparudra

1-10: Pratäparudra writes a letter to Särvabhauma that he willbecome a mendicant if he cannot meet Lord Caitanya.

11-29: The devotees become concerned. Lord Caitanya denies tomeet the king and Dämodara predicts that He will meet him.

30-38: Nityänanda Prabhu requests Lord Caitanya to give His outergarment to the king.

RämänandaRäya Appeals toLord Caitanya to

Meet Pratäparudra

39-46: Rämänanda repeatedly informs Lord Caitanya aboutPratäparudra’s ecstatic love and frankly requests Him to meet him.

47-56: Lord Caitanya says that a sannyäsé must fear public opinionand suggests that it is better to bring the king’s son.

LordCaitanya’s Mercy on Pratäparudra’s Son

The beauty of the prince reminded everyone of Kåñëa. Lord Caitanya embraced the boy, who then manifested ecstatic

symptoms. Pratäparudra became happy.

Gunòicä-märjana

Lord Caitanya begs permission from the temple superintendent to clean the Guëòicä temple and then leads the cleaning meticulously.

LordCaitanya’sSaìkértana

136-142: The Lord manifests ecstatic symptoms in the kértana andjumps high in jubilation.

143-150: Çré Gopäla, Advaita Äcärya’s son faints in ecstasy and theLord revives him by placing His hand on his head.

PrasädaPastimes

151-168: Elaborate prasäda arrangements are made and the Lordencourages the serving of items as per the liking of the devotees.

169-177: Jagadänanda and Svarüpa Dämodara offer prasäda to LordCaitanya

178-186: Dealings between Särvabhauma, Gopénätha Äcärya andLord Caitanya

187-197: Mock fight of Lord Nityänanda and Advaita Äcärya

NetrotsavaOut of great eagerness to see Lord Jagannätha, the devotees enter

Bhoga-maëòapa and see the Lord for a long time.


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The Päëòu-vijaya Ceremony

The dayitäs took Lord Jagannätha to the ratha, amidst tumultuous sounds. King Pratäparudra personally cleansed the floor with a golden broom and Lord Caitanya became happy.

JagannäthaRatha and ItsMovements

After his fifteen days seclusion with Maha-lakñmé, Jagannätha came out to have pastimes with His devotees.

The Lord’smiracle in the Ratha-

yäträ Kértana

29-50: The seven kértana parties and their influence

51-70: Lord Caitanya simultaneously appears in all groups andevery group thought that the Lord was present with them

alone. Pratäparudra could observe this inconceivable mystery,as he was bestowed special mercy for his menial service of

sweeping.

LordCaitanya’s Dance for

Lord Jagannätha’s Pleasure

71-85: Lord Caitanya’s prayers to Lord Jagannätha, His danceand His ecstatic symptoms.

86-97: Nityänanda and Advaita protect the Lord and threecircles are formed around Him to check the crowds. Çréväsa

slaps Haricandana. 98-119: Jagannätha’s astonishment, Lord Caitanya’s ecstaticsymptoms, Svarüpa Dämodara’s singing and the competition

between Jagannätha and Caitanya.

LordCaitanya Recites

Verses in the Mood of Rädhäräëé

120-131. Lord Caitanya’s ardent appeal (in the mood of ÇrématéRädhäräëé) to Lord Jagannätha (Kåñëa) to come back to

Våndävana.

132-147: The inner mood of Çrématé Rädhäräëé and the gopés asthey speak to Kåñëa

148-160: Lord Kåñëa’s reply to Çrématé Rädhäräëé

161-167: Svarüpa Dämodara Gosvämé’s service to LordCaitanya


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OtherRemarkable Features of the Ratha-

yäträ

168-173: Lord Caitanya’s ecstasy upon seeing Lord Jagannätha

174-179: Response to Lord Caitanya’s symptoms

180-188: Lord Caitanya’s external anger upon King Pratäparudra

189-204: Bhoga offering to Lord Jagannätha at Vipra-çäsana

205-209: Phala-çruti and conclusion


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Lord Caitanya’sMercy upon King

Pratäparudra

Pratäparudra enters the garden and recites the Gopé-gétä. This pleases Lord Caitanya who then shows His mercy and divine

opulence to Pratäparudra. Lord Caitanya

Accepts Prasäda with the Devotees

Väëénätha and Pratäparudra arrange a large quantity of prasäda and it is distributed to everyone including beggars.

Lord CaitanyaPushes the Jagannätha

Ratha to Guëòicä Temple

When Jagannätha’s ratha didn’t move despite being pulled by the gauòas, elephants and wrestlers, Lord Caitanya pushes it with His head and within a moment it reaches Guëòicä temple. Everyone

performs saìkértana.

Invitations,Saìkértana, Water Sports and Våndävana Pastimes

Lord Caitanya goes to Äiöoöä. In Indradyumna-sarovara, the devotees enjoy water sports in pairs. Gopénätha Äcärya glorifies Lord Caitanya’s mercy on Särvabhauma. For nine days devotees extend invitations and Lord Caitanya performs various pastimes in

the Jagannätha-vallabha garden.

The Herä-païcamé Festival

King Pratäparudra tells Käçé Miçra to organize Herä-païcamé in such a way that Lord Caitanya is pleased. During the festival Lord

Caitanya arrives with His associates.

Why LordJagannätha Doesn’t Take Lakñmédevé to Guëòicä

When Lord Caitanya asks why Jagannätha doesn’t take Lakñmé to Guëòicä, Svarüpa Dämodara replies that except for the gopés no

one can attract Kåñëa’s mind.

LakñmédevéArrives at Guëòicä

Lakñmé arrives at Guëòicä in an opulent palanquin and her maidservants arrest the servants of Lord Jagannätha.

The EgoisticPride and Anger (Mäna)of the Lord’s Consorts

Svarüpa Dämodara explains the varieties of egoistic pride (mänera prakära) exhibited by different types of heroines (näyikä)

The Qualities ofKåñëa, the Gopés and

Çrématé Rädhäräëé

154-165: Qualities of Lord Kåñëa, the gopés and Çrématé Rädhäräëé

166-202: Transcendental Ecstasies of Çrématé Rädhäräëé

Çréväsa ÖhäkuraDescribes the Opulence

of Lakñmédevé

In the mood of Närada Muni, Çréväsa Öhäkura glorifies Lakñmé over the gopés. He describes how Lakñmé’s servants bound Jagannätha’s servants, who then said that they would bring

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Svarüpa Dämodara Glorifies the Opulence of Våndävana

Våndävana is filled with cintämaëis, kalpa-våkñas, käma-dhenus, gétas, nåtyas, etc. He cites Brahma-saàhitä and Bilvamaìgala

Öhäkura.

The Ecstasy of Lord Caitanya

Hearing about the pure mellow of Rädhäräëé, Lord Caitanya danced in ecstasy and appeared in Rädhäräëé’s form.

Jagannätha’s Silk Ropes Break During the Return Päëòu-vijaya

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Lord Caitanya’sActivities at Puré

Advaita Äcärya and Lord Caitanya would worship each other. Devotees would extend invitations to the Lord.

The DevoteesCelebrate Various

Festivals

17-31: Janmäñöamé – Devotees dress up as gopas and Lord Caitanyawhirls a rod.

32-35: Vijayä-daçamé – Devotees dress up as monkey soldiers andLord Caitanya displays the emotions of Hanumän.

Lord Caitanya’sTalks with the Departing

Bengal Devotees

41: Request to Advaita– Give kåñëa-bhakti even to caëòälas.

42-44: Order to Nityänanda Prabhu – “Manifest prema-bhakti inBengal without restriction.”g

45-67: Talks with Çréväsa Paëòita – “Perform kértana daily and giveprasäda to Çacémätä.” (Lord Caitanya becomes overwhelmed

remembering Çacémätä.) 68-92: Praising the devotion of Räghava Paëòita – His offering of

coconuts and meticulous loving service 93-97: Instructions to Çivänanda Sena – “Take care of Väsudeva

Datta’s family affairs.”98-111: Talks with the Kuléna-gräma devotees – The Lord invitesthem for Ratha-yäträ every year, describes the glories of the holy

name and defines a Vaiñëava.

112-132: Talks with the Khaëòa devotees, Glorifies Mukunda däsa

133-136: Orders to Särvabhauma and Vidyä-väcaspati – “WorshipLord Jagannätha and mother Ganges”

137-157: Glorifies Muräri Gupta for his devotion to LordRämacandra

158-180: Talks with Väsudeva Datta – Väsudeva Datta says, “I amready to suffer for the sins of all living entities so that they may bedelivered.” Lord Caitanya says that Kåñëa can easily deliver all living

entities in the universe, simply by your desire. Lord CaitanyaAccepts Prasäda at

Särvabhauma’s House

Ñäöhéra Mätä cooks several items and Särvabhauma pushes Lord Caitanya to accept the opulent prasäda.

The Offenceand Deliverance of

Amogha

Amogha blasphemes Lord Caitanya. Särvabhauma curses Amogha, who later falls sick with cholera. Lord Caitanya cures him and

Amogha repents. Lord pacifies Amogha and later Särvabhauma.


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Lord Caitanya Desires to Go to

VåndävanaAfraid of separation from the Lord, the devotees present many

impediments.

The Devotees of Bengal Come to Jagannätha Puré

Devotees headed by Nityänanda and Advaita, travel to Puré via Remuëä and Kaöaka and Çivänanda Sena makes all arrangements.

They attend Ratha-yäträ as in the previous year and extend invitations to Lord Caitanya.

Lord Caitanya Bids Farewell to the Bengal Devotees

60-62: He speaks to Advaita Äcärya through some gestures that others couldn’t understand.

63-68: He orders Nityänanda Prabhu to not come to Puré every year but to preach in Bengal.

69-75: He defines a first class Vaiñëava to the Kuléna-gräma devotees.

Lord Jagannätha and Balaräma Slap

Puëòaréka Vidyänidhi

Puëòaréka Vidyänidhi becomes a little hateful when he sees Lord Jagannätha offered a starched garment during the Oòana-ñañöhé. In a

subsequent dream Jagannätha and Baladeva slap him.

Lord Caitanya Departs for Våndävana

During the fifth year, Särvabhauma and Rämänanda give permission to Lord Caitanya and He happily starts for Våndävana.

King Pratäparudra’s Devotion

to Lord Caitanya at Kaöaka

Pratäparudra comes and offers obeisances to Lord Caitanya, overwhelmed with love. The Lord (Pratäparudra-santrätä) shows him mercy. Pratäparudra sends written orders to officers in his

kingdom to arrange new residences, food and boats for the Lord’s travel. The palace ladies also come to see the Lord.

Lord Caitanya Forbids Gadädhara

Paëòita

Gadädhara Paëòita falls unconscious when Lord Caitanya boards the boat.

The Transformation of the

Muslim Governor

150-169: At the Orissa border, a spy reports Lord Caitanya’s wonderful characteristics to the Muslim governor, whose mind

changes.170-201: The governor comes to see the Lord, chants kåñëa-näma

and expresses his desire to serve the Lord. Mukunda Datta asks him for assistance to go to the bank of Ganges. The mahä-pätra offers

prayers to Lord Caitanya.Pänihäöi to

Känäi Näöaçälä and Back to Çäntipura

The Lord stays at Advaita’s house at Çäntipura and meets Rüpa and Sanätana at Rämakeli. Sanätana Gosvämé suggested that Lord

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RaghunäthaDäsa’s Eagerness and

Lord Caitanya’s Counsel

216-230: Raghunätha däsa meets Lord Caitanya at Çäntipura afterHis sannyäsa. Being detached, he would run away from home and

his father would keep him back. 231-244: Raghunätha thinks how to get free from his father’s

servants and go with Lord Caitanya to Néläcala. The Lord instructs him to be patient, not to be like a false renunciant, but to act like an ordinary man at home for the time being. Then Kåñëa would soon

deliver him.

Lord CaitanyaReturns to Jagannätha

Puré

245-251: The Lord bids farewell to the Çäntipura devotees andleaves for Puré.

252-278: At Puré, He is received lovingly and He recounts His travelsin front of all the devotees. He mentions His resolve to go to

Våndävana alone. 279-290: Gadädhara Paëòita’s love, ecstasy and invitations to Lord

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Madhya 17: The Lord Travels to Våndävana 85

The DevoteesPermit Lord Caitanyato Go to Våndävana

Upon being requested by the devotees, Lord Caitanya agrees to take Balabhadra Bhaööäcärya with Him.

Lord CaitanyaPasses through the Jhärikhaëòa Forest

The animals and birds in the forest chant and dance along with Lord Caitanya. The Lord gives everyone including the Bheels the

holy name and kåñëa-prema.

BalabhadraBhaööäcärya’s Service Pleases Lord Caitanya

57-65: Balabhadra cooks for Lord Caitanya and affectionatelyserves Him.

66-81: Lord Caitanya expresses His happiness and embracesBalabhadra, who then offers his prayers.

LordCaitanya Stays at

Väräëasé

82-103: Lord Caitanya meets Tapana Miçra and Candraçekhara

104-114: A brähmaëa speaks about Lord Caitanya toPrakäçänanda Sarasvaté

115-121: Prakäçänanda Sarasvaté criticizes Lord Caitanya

122-128: The brähmaëa informs Lord Caitanya aboutPrakäçänanda’s comments

129-143: Lord Caitanya explains why Mäyävädés cannot chantKåñëa’s names

LordCaitanya Arrives at

Mathurä

Lord Caitanya went to Prayäga, bathed there and bestowed kåñëa-prema on the people He met on the way to Mathurä.

LordCaitanya’s

Interactions with the Sanoòiyä Brähmaëa

158-175: Lord Caitanya meets an elderly brähmaëa disciple ofMädhavendra Puré who displays ecstatic symptoms during

kértana. 176-187: Lord Caitanya accepts food cooked by the Sanoòiyä

brähmaëa

LordCaitanya Visits Holy

Våndävana

190-207: Lord Caitanya’s reciprocation with the forest animals

208-216: Çuka and Çäré glorify Çré Kåñëa and Çrématé Rädhäräëé

217-222: The Lord’s ecstasy in Våndävana


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Lord Caitanya at Çré Rädhä-kuëòa The Lord discovers Rädhä-kuëòa and offers prayers

Lord Gopäla’s

Reciprocation with Lord Caitanya

15-23: At Govardhana, Lord Caitanya sees Harideva and desires to see Lord Gopäla.

24-54: In the pretext of the attack of Turkish soldiers, Lord Gopäla moves to Gäìöhuli-gräma and gives darçana to Lord Caitanya. Then

Gopäla returns to His temple.41-54: In this way, Lord Gopäla is kind to His devotees. He also

granted darçana to Rüpa Gosvämé and his associates. Lord

Caitanya Visits Various Holy Places

Lord Caitanya visits places like Kämyavana, Nadéçvara, Khadiravana and Çeñaçäyé and stays at Akrüra-tértha.

Lord Caitanya’s Pastimes During His Stay at

Akrüra-tértha

71-81: Visit to Våndävana – bathing at Keçé-tértha and chanting at Teìtulé-talä

82-90: Lord Caitanya’s mercy on Räjaputa Kåñëadäsa

91-106: People mistake a fisherman to be Kåñëa dancing on Käliya.107-127: People say that Lord Caitanya is Lord Kåñëa, but Lord

Caitanya says that a jéva should never be compared to Kåñëa. Still, people ascertain Him to be the Supreme Lord.

128-134: Invitations to Lord Caitanya

Departing from Våndävana

135-147: Lord Caitanya jumps into the water and Balabhadra becomes concerned.

148-154: Balabhadra Bhaööäcärya proposes that Lord Caitanya leave Våndävana and Lord Caitanya agrees.

The Transformation of

the Päöhäna Soldiers

155-188: On the way to Prayäga, ten Muslim soldiers, see Lord Caitanya unconscious (out of ecstasy) and arrest His associates,

suspecting that they poisoned Him. The Lord regains consciousness and speaks to them.

189-198: Lord Caitanya explains the conclusions of the Koran to the saintly Muslim

199-213: The saintly Muslim agrees with the Lord and chants kåñëa-näma. All the soldiers later become known as the Päöhäna Vaiñëavas.

Travel to Prayäga and Glory

of Caitanya-lélä

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Rüpa Gosvämé’s Preparation to Meet Lord

Caitanya

Rüpa Gosvämé gives 50% of his wealth to brähmaëas, 25% to family and keeps 25% for personal emergencies. He sends two

people to Puré to find out when Lord Caitanya will go to Våndävana. The Nawab of

Bengal Arrests Sanätana Gosvämé

Sanätana Gosvämé gives up his government service and discusses Bhägavatam at home. The Nawab comes to his house and orders

his arrest.

Rüpa Gosvämé and Anupama Meet Lord

Caitanya at Prayäga

31-35a: Rüpa Gosvämé leaves 10,000 coins for Sanätana Gosvämé with a grocer and writes a letter to Sanätana.

35b-60: Rüpa and Anupama go to Prayäga and meet Lord Caitanya at the Bindu Mädhava temple.

Çré Vallabha Bhaööa meets Lord

Caitanya

Vallabha Bhaööa visits Lord Caitanya and praises the qualities of Rüpa Gosvämé and Anupama, quoting scriptures. Lord Caitanya

appreciated him.

Lord Caitanya Visits Äòäila-gräma

77-91: Vallabha Bhaööa invites Lord Caitanya to his home and offers Him lunch.

92-113: Lord Caitanya’s dealings with Raghupati Upädhyäya and coming back to Prayäga.

Lord Caitanya’s Mercy on Rüpa and Sanätana Gosvämés

114-117: Lord Caitanya empowers Çréla Rüpa Gosvämé

118-134: The glorious qualities of Rüpa and Sanätana

Lord Caitanya’s Teachings to Çréla Rüpa

Gosvämé

138-150: The Rarity and Glory of a Kåñëa-bhakta151-165: The Process of Cultivating Kåñëa-bhakti – the Growth of

the Bhakti-latä166-182: Pure Devotional Service – Çuddha-bhakti

183-191: The Primary and the Secondary Rasas (Mellows)

192-210: Two Categories of Rati (Attachment to Kåñëa)

211-234: Symptoms of the Five Rasas

235-237: Instructions to Expand the Science of Bhakti

Lord Caitanya Leaves Prayäga for

Väräëasé

238-244: Rüpa Gosvämé wants to go with Lord Caitanya to Väräëasé but the Lord forbids him and proceeds.

245-257: Candraçekhara and Tapana Miçra serve the Lord at Väräëasé


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Sanätana Gosvämé Escapes from

Jail

Sanätana flatters the jail keeper, gives him 7000 gold coins and escapes from the jail with his help

Sanätana Travels through Pätaòä

and Häjipura

16-25: A landlord plans to kill Sanätana Gosvämé for his gold coins.

26-44: But Sanätana gives him the coins and with his help crosses a hilly tract of land. In Häjipura he meets Çrékänta.

Sanätana Gosvämé Meets Lord Caitanya at Väräëasé

45-55: Sanätana Gosvämé comes to Candraçekhara’s house and meets the Lord

56-63: Lord Caitanya glorifies a pure devotee (Sanätana)

64-93: Sanätana Gosvämé does Mädhukaré and gives up the woollen blanket

Sanätana Gosvämé Inquires from

Lord Caitanya

94-103: Sanätana’s humility – “I am fallen although people consider me a scholar, and You have mercifully delivered me.”

102-103: Sanätana’s Questions (Q1 & Q2: Who am I and Why do I suffer?, Q3 & Q4: Sädhya and Sädhana)

104-107: Lord Caitanya appreciates Sanätana Gosvämé, “You know everything and are fit to propagate bhakti.”The Jéva and

His Entanglement in Mäyä (A1 & A2)

The Lord’s energies and the jéva’s characteristics in this world

Sädhana and Sädhya (The Way Out of Entanglement) (A3

& A4)

127-142: Sambandha – Kåñëa; Abhidheya – Bhakti; Prayojana –Prema

144-164: The Ultimate Purpose of Çästras; Brahman, Paramätmä and Bhagavän

Lord Kåñëa’s Prakäça and Viläsa

Forms

165-190: Svayaà-rüpa, svayaà-prakäça, tad-ekätma and präbhava-viläsa forms

191-242: Vaibhava-viläsa forms – Names of Viñëu-mürtis as per the weapons in Their hands

Kåñëa’s Sväàça Expansions

Puruñävatäras, Lélävatäras, Guëävatäras, Manvantara-avatäras, Yuga-avatäras and Çaktyäveça-avatäras

Kåñëa’s Eternal Pastimes

Kåñëa’s ages; Zodiac example to understand nitya-lélä; The completeness of Kåñëa


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Madhya 21: The Opulence and Sweetness of Kåñëa 167

ÅÑË

A Prelude tothe Unlimited

Opulence of Kåñëa and His Abodes

3-9: Expanse of the spiritual sky

10-15: Expanse of Kåñëa’s transcendental qualities

16-30: Kåñëa’s opulences inVåndävana as depicted in

Brahma-vimohana-lélä

Kåñëa-aiçvarya – The

Unlimited Opulence of Lord Kåñëa

31-57: Kåñëa is “Tryadhéça”– its three meanings

36-37: Sämänya (generalmeaning) – Lord of the three

guëävatäras38-41: Madhyama (middle

meaning) – Lord of the three puruñävatäras

42-57: Güòha (confidentialmeaning) – Lord of the three

dhämas

58-89: Opulences of theeka-päda vibhüti of Lord

Kåñëa

Kåñëa-mädhurya – The

Sweetness of LordKåñëa’s Form

99-110: The qualities of Kåñëa’s transcendental form (SB 3.2.12)

111-124: Various aspects of Kåñëa’s sweet form (SB 10.44.14)

125-134: Kåñëa’s beauty compared with the Käma-gäyatré

136-139: The sweetness of Kåñëa’s body, face and smile

140-144: Kåñëa’s flute sound and its effects

145-149: Lord Caitanya returns to external consciousness


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Lord Kåñëa, HisExpansions and the Living

Entity

Kåñëa is the only shelter; Kåñëa’s sväàça and vibhinnäàça expansions; nitya-mukta and nitya-saàsära; Deliverance of

the conditioned soulThe Glory,

Supremacy andIndependence of Kåñëa-

bhakti

17-22: Superiority of Kåñëa-bhakti

23-30: Bhakti is the only means for deliverance

Kåñëa’s Mercyon Those WhoApproach Him

31-32: True position of Kåñëa and mäyä

33-34: Kåñëa’s vow to deliver the surrendered

37-42: Bhakti with material desires and Kåñëa’s response

AttainingDevotional Service by the Devotees’ Mercy

The chance for a conditioned soul’s deliverance, Kåñëa’smercy on him and the awakening of his love for Kåñëa in the

association of devotees

Classifications ofDevotees

Classifications based on çraddhä (faith), rati (attachment) and prema (love)

VaiñëavaQualities and Vaiñëava

Association

Good qualities of Vaiñëavas and the power of their association (sat-saìga); Avoiding bad association (asat-saìga)

ExclusiveSurrender to Lord Kåñëa

93-98: Kåñëa’s qualities inspire surrender

99-103: Two kinds of devotees and six divisions of surrender

Sädhana-Bhakti (DevotionalService in Practice)

104-108: Sädhana-bhakti and its characteristics

109-148: Vaidhé-sädhana-bhakti – Definition and the 64limbs; the five best limbs; Obligations that don’t apply for a

devotee 149-165: Rägänuga-sädhana-bhakti – Rägätmikä and

Rägänuga definitions; Processes and characteristics ofRägänuga-bhakti; Conclusion and Phala-çruti


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Life’s Ultimate Goal –Love of

Godhead

1-8: Prema (Prayojana) – The Ultimate Result of Bhakti (Abhidheya)

9-16: Stages of Bhakti (Gradual Development of Prema)

17-38: The Nine Symptoms of Bhäva-bhakti and Their Characteristics

39-65: Symptoms of a Devotee Who Has Attained Prema-bhakti

66-91: The Transcendental Qualities of Çré Kåñëa and Çré Rädhä

92-101: Realization of Rasas by Devotees

102-127: Lord Caitanya Concludes His Teachings to Sanätana


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Madhya 24: The 61 Explanations of Ätmäräma verse 223

Meanings of the Words inthe Verse

Meanings of: ätmäräma, muni, nirgrantha, urukrama, kurvanti, ahaituké, bhakti, ittham-bhüta-guëaù, hari, ca, api

Indications of theMeanings of the Ätmäräma

Verse

71-78: The words “brahma” and “ätmä” indicate theAbsolute Truth Kåñëaåñë

79-88: Three ways of attaining the Absolute Truth Kåñëa89-96: Glories of devotional service and the different

categories of devoteesg97-104: Sädhu-saìga and Duùsaìga

Worshippers onJïäna-märga (7 Explanations)

108-120: Brahmopäsakas (worshippers of Brahman)

121-144: Mokñäkäìkñés (those who desire liberation)

145-153: Seventh meaning – Nirgrantha muniWorshippers of the

Supersoul – Antaryämi-upäsakas (6 Explanations)

Sagarbha and Nigarbha yogés – 3 types each (yogärurukñu, yogärüòha and präpta-siddhi)

10 More Explanationsby Considering the Various

Meanings of the Word “Ätmä”

165-210: Ätmä = mind, endeavour, endurance, intelligenceof two types, nature

211-219: Four explanations considering the meaning of“ätmä” to be “deha” (body)

3 More Explanations –Story of Mågäri (Glory of Sädhu-

saìga)

221-224: Ätmärämas and munis225-283: A nirgrantha (a hunter or a poor person) is

attracted to kåñëa-bhakti by the association of a devotee. Example: Mågäri delivered by Närada Muni

32 More Explanations Vidhi-bhakta and Räga-bhakta further categorized into sixteen (four multiplied by four) groups each.

Last 3 Explanations “Ätmärämäç ca”, “ätmärämäç ca munayaç ca nirgranthäç ca” and considering “ätmä” as “kñetrajïa jéva”

Lord CaitanyaGlorifies Çrémad-Bhägavatam

311-316: Sanätana offers prayers to Lord Caitanya andglorifies Him as the true speaker and knower of Bhägavatam

317-323: Lord Caitanya describes the position ofBhägavatam

Lord Caitanya Gives aSynopsis of Vaiñëava-småti

Upon the request of Sanätana Lord Caitanya gives him only a synopsis and assures him that by Kåñëa’s favour he will be

able to write everything. Phala-çruti.


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Lord CaitanyaTransforms the Mäyävädés

at Väräëasé

At the Maharashtriyan brähmaëa’s house Lord Caitanya converted Prakäçänanda Sarasvaté’s disciples into devotees.

Word spread of this and crowds of people began to approach Lord Caitanya. He instructed them and they all began to laugh,

chant and dance. Prakäçänanda

Sarasvaté and His Disciple Approve of Lord Caitanya’s

Message

23-46: A disciple of Prakäçänanda Sarasvaté approves LordCaitanya’s words

47-58: Prakäçänanda also approves Lord Caitanya’s words

Lord CaitanyaMeets PrakäçänandaSarasvaté at the Bindu

Mädhava Temple

59-70: Lord Caitanya’s ecstatic dancing at Bindu Mädhava temple

71-90: Prakäçänanda begs forgiveness and praises Lord Caitanya

Çrémad-Bhägavatam Is the True

Meaning of the Vedänta-sütra

91-101: Vedänta-sütra and the Bhägavatam102-131: Sambandha, Abhidheya and Prayojana in the Catuù-

çloké Bhägavatam132-141: Sambandha, Abhidheya and Prayojana in other verses

of the Bhägavatam

142-154: The Glories of Çrémad-Bhägavatam

155-163: Even liberated souls are attracted to Kåñëa – References

Väräëasé’sResidents Are Transformed and Lord Caitanya Departs

165-172: Lord Caitanya’s pleasure upon seeing thetransformation of the people of Väräëasé

173-185: Lord Caitanya’s departure and instructions to Sanätana

The Life andCharacter of Subuddhi

Räya and the activities of Rüpa and Sanätana

186-213: Subuddhi Räya’s conversion to Islam, his travel toVåndävana and service to Vaiñëavas, Rüpa and Sanätana.

214-221: Activities of Rüpa Gosvämé and Sanätana Gosvämé

Conclusion ofMadhya-lélä

222-239: Lord Caitanya returns to Jagannätha Puré

240-264: Summary of Madhya-lélä

265-283: The glory of Caitanya-lélä and Kåñëa-lélä


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ANTYA-LÉLÄ

GAURANGA DARSHAN DAS CAITANYA SUBODHINÉ


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ANTYA-LÉLÄ AT A GLANCE

Part A: Lord

Caitanya’s exemplary dealings

with various

devotees [Antya 1-13]

Rüpa Gosvämé writes two dramas, Vidagdha-mädhava and Lalita-mädhava, and Lord Caitanya and the devotees praise him. (Antya 1)

Junior Haridäsa begs rice from Mälatédevé and Lord Caitanya rejects him for talking intimately with women, to caution the renunciants.

Lord Caitanya’s äveça in Nakula Brahmacäré and ävirbhäva to Nåsiàhänanda Brahmacäré (Antya 2)

Haridäsa Öhäkura’s activities at Puré (discussions with Lord Caitanya about the holy name), Benäpola (transforming a prostitute),

Cändapura (preaching the glories of holy name) and Çäntipura (association with Advaita Äcärya and initiating Mäyädevé). Dämodara

Pandita criticises Lord Caitanya. (Antya 3)

Sanätana Gosvämé develops itching sores and decides to commit suicide. Lord Caitanya saves him, later tests him in the hot sun and

cures him. (Antya 4)

Pradyumna Miçra desired to hear kåñëa-kathä and Lord Caitanya directs him to Rämänanda Räya. Svarüpa Dämodara Gosvämé

chastises the Bengali poet. (Antya 5)

Raghunätha däsa Gosvämé organizes ciòä-dadhi-mahotsava and escapes from home. Lord Caitaya entrusts him to Svarupa Dämodara

Gosvämé and later gifts him govardhana-çilä and guïjä-mälä, impressed with his deep devotion and renunciation. (Antya 6)

Vallabha Bhaööa becomes falsely proud of his scholarship and attributes, and Lord Caitanya dismantles it. (Antya 7)

Rämacandra Puré comes to Puré and criticizes Lord Caitanya for eating sweets, and the Lord reduces His eating. (Antya 8)

Gopénätha Paööanäyaka gets arrested by the prince for misappropriating government’s money. Lord Caitanya disapproves his

act, but ultimately delivers him with His mercy. (Antya 9)


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Part A: Lord

Caitanya’s exemplary

dealings with various

devotees [Antya 1-13]

Räghava Paëòita brings his prasäda bags and offers to Lord Caitanya. Lord Caitanya tests Govinda and thus reveals His

service attitude. (Antya 10)

Haridäsa Öhäkura desires to depart from this world before Lord Caitanya concludes His pastimes. And the Lord personally

performs his final rites. (Antya 11)

Jagadänanda Paëòita brings sandalwood oil for Lord Caitanya, but the Lord doesn’t accept it. Jagadänanda becomes angry and

breaks the oil pot and fasts. The Lord pacifies him and later permits him to go to Våndävana. (Antya 12-13).

Raghunätha Bhaööa Gosvämé comes to Puré and Lord Caitanya tells him not to marry, but serve parents, study Bhägavatam, and later to go to Våndävana and be with Rüpa and Sanätana. (Antya

13)

Part B: Lord

Caitanya’s ecstatic

feelings of separation from Kåñëa

[Antya 14-20]

Jagannätha as Vrajendranandana: Spiritual trance; Falling unconscious at the Siàha-dvära.

Caöaka-parvata as Govardhana. (Antya 14)

Garden as Våndävana: Mistaking a garden on the seashore to be Våndävana and searching for Kåñëa like the gopés during the räsa

dance, and recitation of verses. (Antya 15)

Kåñëa’s adharämåta: Showing mercy to Kälidäsa and Çivänanda’s son, Puré däsa; Asking a doorkeeper about Kåñëa and seeing

Jagannätha; Relishing the taste of Kåñëa-prasäda and glorifying the nectar from Kåñëa’s lips with verses. (Antya 16)

Kåñëa’s flute and other sounds: Falling among the cows and assuming the form of a tortoise; Attraction to various sounds

related to Kåñëa and His flute. (Antya 17)

Sea as Yamunä: Getting caught in a fisherman’s net; Seeing the water pastimes of Kåñëa in a dream, and reciting relevant verses.

(Antya 18)

Kåñëa’s scent: Devotion to mother; Advaita Äcärya’s sonnet; Rubbing face against the walls in increased separation, smelling the scent of Kåñëa’s body, wandering in a garden on a spring

night. (Antya 19)

Çikñäñöaka: The final instructions in the form of the Çikñäñöaka and relishing its meaning. (Antya 20)


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ANTYA 1: ÇRÉLA RÜPA GOSVÄMÉ’S SECOND MEETING WITH THE LORD

ANTYA 1: RÜPA GOSVÄMÉ’S SECOND MEETING WITH LORD

1-12: Obeisances and Prayers

Respects to Lord Caitanya, the deities of Våndävana and the devotees

13-33: The Deliverance of

Çivänanda Sena’s Dog

13-19: Çivänanda Sena arranges for all the Bengal devotees to travel to Puré and allows a dog to also come.

20-33: One day, the dog is not fed and goes missing. Çivänanda becomes unhappy. The next day, at Puré, the

dog is discovered eating and chanting with Lord Caitanya. Later, the dog departs for Vaikuëöha.

34-61: Rüpa Gosvämé’s Arrival at

Jagannätha Puré

34-44: Rüpa Gosvämé departs from Våndävana to Puré to see Lord Caitanya. He has already been writing dramas on Kåñëa-lélä. At Satyabhämä-pura, Satyabhämä tells Rüpa in

a dream to write a separate drama about her.

45-61: Rüpa Gosvämé arrives at Puré and stays with Haridäsa Öhäkura. He becomes an object of affection for

Lord Caitanya and all the devotees.

62-93: Rüpa Gosvämé Understands the Mind

of Lord Caitanya

62-71: Lord Caitanya confirms that Rüpa Gosvämé should write two separate dramas.

72-93: Rüpa Gosvämé composes a verse describing the emotions of Lord Caitanya during the Ratha-yätra. Lord

Caitanya is pleased and lovingly slaps him. Svarüpa Dämodara Gosvämé praises Rüpa.

94-111: Rüpa Gosvämé’s

Composition Pleases Lord Caitanya

94-102: Rüpa Gosvämé composes a verse about the power of Kåñëa-näma

103-111: Lord Caitanya praises Rüpa Gosvämé in front of the devotees


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112-171: Rämänanda Räya Examines Rüpa Gosvämé’s Vidagdha-

mädhava

112-126: Rüpa Gosvämé recites the initial verses of Vidagdha-mädhava in front of the devotees and Rämänanda

inquires further

127-128: Nändé-çloka (Introductory verse)

129-133: Iñöa-devera varëana (Description of Rüpa’s worshipable Deity)

134-136: Pätra-sannidhäna (Introducing the players)

137-139: Prarocanä (Inducing the audience to become eager, with praise)

140-146: Premotpatti-käraëa (Causes of loving affairs between Kåñëa and the gopés)

147-155: Bhävera svabhäva and Premera lakñaëa (Characteristics of emotional love and love of Godhead)

156-160: Våndävana

161-164: Muralé-niùsvana (Kåñëa’s flute)

165-168: Kåñëera varëana (Description of Kåñëa)

169-171: Rädhikära varëana (Description of Rädhäräëé) 172-191: Rämänanda Räya Examines Rüpa

Gosvämé’s Lalita-mädhava

172-182: Rüpa Gosvämé recites the initial verses of Lalita-mädhava

183-191: Some quotations from the Lalita-mädhava

192-223: The empowerment and mercy that Rüpa Gosvämé received

192-212: Rämänanda Räya, Lord Caitanya and Haridäsa Öhäküra praise the poetry and qualities of Rüpa Gosvämé and Rüpa Gosvämé humbly acknowledges the mercy of

Lord Caitanya upon him.

213-223: Lord Caitanya instructs Rüpa Gosvämé and bids him farewell. Rüpa Gosvämé departs to Våndävana.


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ANTYA 2: THE CHASTISEMENT OF JUNIOR HARIDÄSA

1-7: Obeisances and prelude Obeisances unto the Lord and His associates and devotees

8-83: Lord Caitanya’s Three Ways of

Delivering People

8-12a: Säkñät-darçana (Direct meeting)

12b-33: Äveça (Empowering a pure devotee) – The episode of Nakula brahmacäré and Çivänanda Sena testing his

authenticity

34-83: Ävirbhäva (Appearance before someone) – The episode of Lord Caitanya appearing before Nåsiàhänanda

(Pradyumna) Brahmacäré and eating all of his offerings.

84-100: Bhagavän Äcärya’s Brother,

Gopäla Bhaööäcärya

84-92: Gopäla Bhaööacärya was a student of Vedänta at Benaras. Lord Caitanya feigns pleasure upon meeting him.

93-100: Svarüpa Dämodara denies hearing Mäyävada interpretations of the Vedänta (Çäréraka-bhäñya) from

Gopäla. Bhagavän Äcärya feels ashamed.

101-172: The Episode of Choöa Haridäsa

101-108: Choöa Haridäsa begs rice from Mädhavé-devé.

109-144: Lord Caitanya rejects Choöa Haridäsa and the devotees beg Him to change His mind.

145-172: Choöa Haridäsa commits suicide and attains the shelter of Lord Caitanya.


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ANTYA 3: THE GLORIES OF ÇRÉLA HARIDÄSA ÖHÄKURA

1-48: Dämodara Paëòita Chastises Lord Caitanya

1-20: Dämodara Paëòita criticizes Lord Caitanya for associating with the son of a widowed brähmaëé.

21-39: Lord Caitanya instructs Dämodara Paëòita to stay with Çacémätä at Nadia

40-48: Dämodara Paëòita’s stay at Nadia

49-98: Conversation between Lord Caitanya and Haridäsa Öhäkura

49-51: Lord Caitanya’s anxiety about the yavanas

52-65: Haridäsa Öhäkura glorifies the potency of the holy name – Even nämäbhäsa chanting will deliver the yavanas 68-76: Haridäsa about the deliverance of moving and non-moving living entities – When Lord Caitanya performs loud

saìkértana, the trees produce an echo, which is their kértana. 78-88: Haridäsa speaks about the Lord’s activities as Lord

Räma, Lord Kåñëa and now Lord Caitanya 89-98: Lord Caitanya glorifies Haridäsa Öhäkura

99-143: Çréla Haridäsa Öhäkura Transforms a

Prostitute

99-108: Rämacandra Khän’s envy towards Haridäsa Öhäkura at Benapola

109-129: The prostitute tries to distract Haridäsa Öhäkura for three days

130-143: The prostitute becomes a great devotee by Haridäsa Öhäkura’s mercy

144-164: Rämacandra Khän reaps the results of

His offences

144-158: Rämacandra Khän’s offence to Nityänanda Prabhu 159-164: The Muslim finance minister plunders Rämacandra

Khän

165-213: Gopäla Cakravarté offends Haridäsa Öhäkura

165-177: Haridäsa Öhäkura goes to the Majumdäras’ assembly at Cändapura

178-189: Haridäsa Öhäkura describes the true glories of the holy name

190-213: Gopäla Cakravarté offends Haridäsa Öhäkura and contacts leprosy

214-228: Haridäsa Öhäkura at Çäntipura with

Advaita Äcärya

Haridäsa Öhäkura used to discuss kåñëa-kathä with Advaita Äcärya; Advaita Äcärya offered the çräddha-pätra to Haridäsa;

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229-272: Mäyä comes to Test

Haridäsa Öhäkura

229-249: Mäyä personified appears before Haridäsa Öhäkura

250-260: The woman (mäyä) surrenders to Haridäsa

261-272: One should have faith in these descriptions. Not just mäyä-däsé but all of the Lord’s associates descended in the form

of human beings during the incarnation of Lord Caitanya.


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Antya 4: Sanätana Gosvämé Visits Lord Caitanya

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ANTYA 4: SANÄTANA GOSVÄMÉ VISITS THE LORD AT JAGANNÄTHA PURÉ

ANTYA 4: SANÄTANA GOSVÄMÉ VISITS LORD CAITANYA

1-53: Sanätana Gosvämé’s arrival at

Puré

1-15: Sanätana Gosvämé’s journey, decision to commit suicide and arrival at the residence of Haridäsa Öhäkura.

16-27: Meeting with Lord Caitanya and others

28-53: Sanätana Gosvämé describes the devotion of Anupama (Çré Vallabha) and Lord Caitanya praises the master-servant

relationship.

54-104: Lord Caitanya Disapproves of

Sanätana’s plan for suicide

54-75: Lord Caitanya explains to Sanätana that one cannot attain Kåñëa by suicide.

76-92: Lord Caitanya reminds Sanätana Gosvämé of his future services; Sanätana's prayers and Haridäsa's humility

93-104: Haridäsa Öhäkura and Sanätana Gosvämé praise each other.

105-114: Mercy of the Bengal devotees upon

Sanätana Gosvämé Many devotees from Bengal come to Puré and meet Sanätana,

who becomes the object of their affection.

115-135: Sanätana Gosvämé walks along

the beach

115-127: Lord Caitanya calls for Sanätana Gosvämé at noon and Sanätana walks along the hot sandy beach so that he doesn’t

contaminate the temple priests. 128-135: Lord Caitanya speaks on etiquette and embraces

Sanätana Gosvämé

136-206: Lord Caitanya cures

Sanätana Gosvämé’s itching sores

136-145: Sanätana Gosvämé’s distress and Jagadänanda Paëòita’s advice

146-165: Lord Caitanya chastises Jagadänanda Paëòita

166-180: Lord Caitanya speaks to satisfy Sanätana Gosvämé

181-190: Haridäsa Öhäkura glorifies Lord Caitanya’s mercy

191-206: Lord Caitanya speaks about the nature of a devotee’s body and cures Sanätana Gosvämé's sores

207-239: The glorious works of the Gosvämés

Rüpa and Sanätana returned to Våndävana to execute the orders of Lord Caitanya. Jéva Gosvämé later also came there. All three

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ANTYA 5: HOW PRADYUMNA MIÇRA RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS FROM RÄMÄNANDA RÄYA

ANTYA 5: RÄMÄNANDA RÄYA INSTRUCTS PRADYUMNA

1-90: Pradyumna Miçra Meets

Rämänanda Räya

1-10: Pradyumna Miçra wants to hear kåñëa-kathä from Lord Caitanya, but Lord Caitanya sends him to Rämänanda Räya.

11-34: Pradyumna finds Rämänanda Räya training deva-däsés for the Jagannätha-vallabha-näöaka

35-54: Lord Caitanya glorifies Rämänanda Räya’s exalted nature

55-69: Pradyumna Miçra hears kåñëa-kathä from Rämänanda Räya

70-78: Pradyumna Miçra reports back to Lord Caitanya and they glorify Rämänanda Räya

79-90: Conclusion – Lord Caitanya’s special way of preaching bhakti through çüdras and lowborn persons

91-164: Svarüpa Dämodara Gosvämé

Corrects a Brähmaëa Poet

91-100: Bhagavän Äcärya introduces a Bengali poet to Svarüpa Dämodara

101-108: Svarüpa Dämodara Gosvämé warns about “so-called” poets

109-115: Svarüpa Dämodara Gosvämé hears the nändé-çloka by the Bengali poet

116-130: Svarüpa Dämodara chastises the poet for his foolish writing

131-164: Svarüpa Dämodara advises and encourages the Bengali poet; and conclusion


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ANTYA 6: THE MEETING OF ÇRÉ CAITANYA MAHÄPRABHU AND RAGHUNÄTHA DÄSA GOSVÄMÉ

ANTYA 6: LORD CAITANYA MEETS RAGHUNÄTHA DÄSA

1-12: Lord Caitanya’s Feelings of Separation

from Kåñëa Rämänanda Räya and Svarüpa Dämodara Gosvämé would pacify Lord Caitanya by singing various verses and songs

13-34: Raghunätha Däsa Pacifies the Muslim

Caudhuré

13-23: Hiraëya däsa keeps extra profit from the tax collections and runs away. The Muslim Caudhuré arrests

Raghunätha däsa. 24-34: Raghunätha däsa lovingly appeals to the Muslim and

gets released.

35-100: Ciòä-dadhi Mahotsava

35-41: Raghunätha däsa’s attempts to escape from home

42-70: Lord Nityänanada orders Raghunätha däsa to arrange for the Ciòä-dadhi mahotsava

71-76: Lord Nityänanda’s interactions with Räghava Paëòita

77-90: Lord Caitanya appears at the Ciòä-dadhi festival

91-100: The conclusion of the Ciòä-dadhi festival – garland and sandalwood pulp distribution.

101-154: Raghunätha Däsa Receives Mercy at Räghava Paëòita’s House

101-127: Lord Nityänanda and Lord Caitanya take supper at Räghava’s house

128-133: Raghunätha däsa humbly appeals for Nityänanda's blessings to take shelter at Lord Caitanya’s lotus feet

134-143: Lord Nityänanda’s appreciates and blesses Raghunätha däsa

144-154: Raghunätha däsa’s presentations to Lord Nityänanda and the devotees

155-188: Raghunätha Däsa Escapes His Family and Reaches Jagannätha

Puré

155-170: One of Yadunandana Äcärya’s disciples had abandoned his Deity worship and Yadunanada Äcärya

requested Raghunätha däsa to bring him back. Taking this opportunity to escape, Raghunätha set off for Puré.

171-188: Raghunätha däsa’s father sends men to Çivänanda Sena’s travelling party to find Raghunätha, but Raghunätha is

not there. Travelling alone, Raghunätha reaches Puré in twelve days.


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Antya 6: Lord Caitanya Meets Raghunätha Däsa

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189-213: Lord Caitanya Entrusts Raghunätha

Däsa to Svarüpa Dämodara

Raghunätha däsa meets Lord Caitanya and His devotees at Puré. Lord Caitanya comments about materialistic

household life and entrusts Raghunätha under the care of Svarüpa Dämodara Gosvämé (Svarüpera Raghu)

214-241: Lord Caitanya’s Instructions to

Raghunätha Däsa Gosvämé

214-227: Raghunätha däsa begs at the Siàha-dvära and Lord Caitanya is pleased with his renunciation

228-241: Lord Caitanya instructs Raghunätha däsa on dos and don’ts in devotional service

242-286: Raghunätha Däsa Gosvämé’s

Increasing Renunciation

242-265: Çivänanda Sena describes the renunciation of Raghunätha däsa to the messenger of Govardhana

Majumdära

266-280: Raghunätha däsa invites Lord Caitanya for two years and then stops

281-286: Raghunätha däsa begs food at the charity booth and Lord Caitanya appreciates it

287-308: Lord Caitanya Gives His Govardhana-çilä to Raghunätha Däsa

Lord Caitanya instructs Raghunätha on how to worship the govardhana-çilä; Raghunätha däsa’s sincere worship

309-329: The Transcendental Qualities

of Raghunätha Däsa

Raghunätha’s strict principles and renunciation; His eating of the decomposed food that even cows would not eat;

Lord Caitanya’s satisfaction with Raghunätha.


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ANTYA 7: THE MEETING OF ÇRÉ CAITANYA MAHÄPRABHU AND VALLABHA BHAÖÖA

ANTYA 7: LORD CAITANYA MEETS VALLABHA BHAÖÖA

1-15: Vallabha Bhaööa Visits Lord Caitanya at

Jagannätha Puré

1-6: Prelude; Vallabha Bhaööa’s arrival 7-15: Vallabha Bhaööa praises Lord Caitanya saying that He was

empowered by Kåñëa to preach the holy name

16-53: Lord Caitanya glorifies His devotees in front of Vallabha Bhaööa, knowing his false pride

16-22: The glories of Advaita Äcärya, Nityänanda Prabhu and Särvabhauma Bhaööäcärya

23-37: Rämänanda Räya taught Me about “kevala” and “aiçvarya-jïäna-yukta bhävas” – “kevala bhäva” is superior 38-47: Svarüpa Dämodara Gosvämé taught Me about the

madhura-rasa of the vraja-gopés

48-53: Glories of Haridäsa Öhäkura and other devotees 54-71: Vallabha Bhaööa

Meets the Devotees and Serves Them Prasäda

Vallabha Bhaööa desires to see all the devotees. He invites them and Lord Caitanya for prasäda and happily serves them.

72-79: Vallabha Bhaööa Witnesses the Ratha-

yäträ Festival

Lord Caitanya dances ecstatically during the Ratha-yäträ by dividing the devotees into seven groups. Vallabha Bhaööa

concludes that He is Lord Kåñëa.

80-119: Lord Caitanya Vanquishes the Pride of

Vallabha Bhaööa

80-92: Lord Caitanya declines to hear Vallabha Bhaööa’s explanations on Çrémad-Bhägavatam and Kåñëa’s name

93-99: Vallabha Bhaööa forces Gadädhara Paëòita to hear his explanations

100-111: Vallabha Bhaööa argues against the process of “uttering Kåñëa’s name” and Lord Caitanya refutes him

112-119: Vallabha Bhaööa attempts to refute Çrédhara Svämé and Lord Caitanya counters him

120-141: The Transformation of Vallabha Bhaööa

120-125: Vallabha Bhaööa’s honest contemplation on his attitude 126-130: Vallabha Bhaööa admits his offence and surrenders to

Lord Caitanya 131-137: Lord Caitanya instructs Vallabha Bhaööa to give up

false pride and follow Çrédhara Svämé 138-141: Conclusion – Vallabha Bhaööa once more invites Lord

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ANTYA 8: RÄMACANDRA PURÉ CRITICIZES THE LORD

1-37: Characteristics of Rämacandra Puré

1-17: Prelude; Rämacandra Puré’s critical nature

18-27: Rämacandra Puré offends Mädhavendra Puré by instructing him about Brahman

28-37: Éçvara Puré’s humble service and Mädhavendra Puré’s departure

38-103: The Lord cuts down His meals due to

Rämacandra Puré’s criticism

38-51: Rämacandra Puré criticizes Lord Caitanya by saying that He eats too many sweets

52-71: Lord Caitanya cuts down his meals

72-83: Paramänanda Puré approaches Lord Caitanya and discusses Rämacandra Puré’s behaviour

84-95: The independent nature of Lord Caitanya

96-103: Conclusion – Rämacandra Puré departs and everyone becomes relieved; Lord Caitanya’s character


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ANTYA 9: THE DELIVERANCE OF GOPÉNÄTHA PAÖÖANÄYAKA

ANTYA 9: THE DELIVERANCE OF GOPÉNÄÖHA PAÖÖANÄYAKA

1-12: Lord Caitanya’s transcendental ecstasy

Lord Caitanya always felt great separation from Kåñëa. The residents of the fourteen planetary systems would come and

visit Him.

13-44: Gopénätha Paööanäyaka’s Plight and Lord Caitanya’s

Indifference

13-30: Gopénätha Paööanäyaka gets into trouble for not paying his debt and criticizing the prince. One day he is about to be

executed and the devotees inform this to Lord Caitanya.

31-44: Lord Caitanya is indifferent saying that He is a sannyäsé and that they should pray to Lord Jagannätha.

45-58: Gopénätha Paööanäyaka’s Release

45-54: Haricandana Pätra intervenes and saves Gopénätha Paööanäyaka.

55-58: When Vaëénätha Räya is arrested he chants Hare Kåñëa

59-79: The Conversation between Lord Caitanya and Kaçé

Miçra

59-66: Lord Caitanya speaks to Käçé Miçra in agitation and says that he will go to Älälanätha due to the disturbances at Puré

67-79: Käçé Miçra pacifies Lord Caitanya and defends Gopénätha Paööanäyaka

80-103: The Conversation between

Kaçé Miçra and King Pratäparudra

80-93: Käçé Miçra tells the king about Lord Caitanya’s plans to go to Älälanätha, due to disturbances caused by Gopénätha

Paööanäyaka.

94-103: Pratäparudra says that he will relieve Gopénätha from his debt but only due to his relationship with Bhavänanda

Räya’s family and not as a favour to Lord Caitanya.

104-153: Lord Caitanya’s Mercy upon Gopénätha Paööanäyaka

104-127: King Pratäparudra relieves Gopénätha’s debt and honours him. Käçé Miçra informs Lord Caitanya about the king’s

intentions.

128-144: Bhavänanda Räya’s family meets Lord Caitanya, Gopénätha Paööanäyaka prays for detachment, and the Lord

instructs them.

145-153: The extraordinary and inconceivable mercy of Lord Caitanya.


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Antya 10: Lord Caitanya accepts Prasädam

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ANTYA 10: ÇRÉ CAITANYA MAHÄPRABHU ACCEPTS PRASÄDAM FROM HIS DEVOTEES

ANTYA 10: LORD CAITANYA ACCEPTS PRASÄDAM

1-12: The Bengal Devotees Travel to Puré to See Lord

Caitanya

Several devotees headed by Advaita come to Puré. Nityänanda Prabhu also comes, although Lord Caitanya

ordered Him to stay in Bengal.

13-40: The Affection of Räghava Paëòita and

Damayanté

Damayanté cooked varieties of food out of great devotion to Lord Caitanya and packed them in bags famously

known as “Räghavera jhälé”

41-56: The Arrival of the Bengal Devotees and the

Jala-kréòä Festival

The Bengal devotees reach Puré on the day of Lord Jagannätha’s water pastimes. They meet Lord Caitanya

and enter the water with Him.

57-81: Beòä-saìkértana at the Jagannätha Temple

Lord Caitanya divides His devotees into seven groups and dances ecstatically in the kértana, manifesting

transcendental bodily symptoms

82-101: Govinda’s Service Attitude

82-88: Lord Caitanya takes rest blocking the doorway.

89-101: Govinda crosses over the Lord’s body and massages Him, but doesn’t leave due to fear of offence.

102-133: Lord Caitanya Eats the Prasäda Brought by

the Bengal Devotees

102-113: Many devotees bring food items for Govinda to offer to Lord Caitanya, but the Lord doesn’t eat them and

Govinda has to tell them lies.

114-133: Govinda expresses his trouble to Lord Caitanya, and the Lord immediately agrees to eat all the food,

meant for a hundred people.

134-162: Lord Caitanya Accepts the Invitations of

the Bengal Devotees

134-156: Invitations of brähmaëa and non-brähmaëa devotees, Çivänanda Sena and Caitanya däsa and others.

157-162: Farewell of the Bengal devotees; The glories of Lord Caitanya’s activities


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ANTYA 11: THE PASSING OF HARIDÄSA ÖHÄKURA

1-15: Kaviräja Gosvämé’s Prayers to Lord Caitanya

and His Associates

1-10: Obeisances to Lord Caitanya, Lord Nityänanda, Advaita Acarya, the six Gosvämés and the other devotees

11-15: Lord Caitanya’s feelings of separation

16-42: Haridäsa Öhäkura’s Appeal to Lord Caitanya

16-26: Haridäsa Öhäkura says that cannot complete his chanting and Lord Caitanya asks him to reduce his number

of rounds.

27-42: Haridäsa Öhäkura expresses his desire to leave this world before Lord Caitanya concludes His pastimes.

43-108: Haridäsa Öhäkura’s Passing Away and the

Rituals

43-63: Haridäsa leaves his body meditating on Lord Caitanya. Lord Caitanya carries his body and dances in

procession.

64-72: Haridäsa’s body is buried near the sea and the devotees perform saìkértana around the tomb.

73-93: Prasäda is distributed on the occasion of Haridäsa’s departure

94-108: Glorification of Haridäsa; Lord Caitanya’s affection for Haridäsa; Phala-çruti.


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Antya 12: The Lord’s dealings with Jagadänanda

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ANTYA 12: THE LOVING DEALINGS BETWEEN LORD ÇRÉ CAITANYA MAHÄPRABHU AND JAGADÄNANDA PAËÒITA

ANTYA 12: THE LORD’S DEALINGS WITH JAGADÄNANDA

1-53: Çivänanda Sena Receives the Mercy of

Both the Lords

1-6: Prelude

7-33: The Bengal devotees travel to Puré. Lord Nityänanda curses Çivänanda’s sons and later kicks Çivänanda for the delay in arranging His residence. Later He is pleased with

him.

34-41: Çrékänta takes offence and goes to meet Lord Caitanya alone.

42-53: Lord Caitanya’s Mercy on Çivänanda Sena and his Family

54-60: Lord Caitanya’s Interactions with

Parameçvara Modaka

Parameçvara was a confectioner who gave sweets to Lord Caitanya in His childhood. He tells the Lord that Mukundära

Mätä has also come.

61-85: Lord Caitanya’s Interactions with the

Bengal Devotees

61-74: The Lord and the Bengal devotees observe all the monsoon festivals together. The Lord speaks to them in

sweet words of gratitude and appreciation.

75-85: Farewell of the Bengal devotees; The Lord’s loving affection for His devotees.

86-101: Jagadänanda Paëòita’s Stay at Nadia

Jagadänanda pleased Çacémätä and all the devotees at Nadia by telling them about Lord Caitanya.

102-155: Jagadänanda’s Loving Anger and the Lord’s Reciprocation

102-120: Lord Caitanya refuses Jagadänanda’s sandalwood oil and Jagadänanda breaks the pot angrily.

121-155: Lord Caitanya pacifies Jagadänanda by accepting prasäda from him and insists that he also eat; Phala-çruti


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Antya 13: Pastimes with Jagadänanda and Raghunäth

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ANTYA 13: PASTIMES WITH JAGADÄNANDA PAËÒITA AND RAGHUNÄTHA BHAÖÖA GOSVÄMÉ

ANTYA 13: PASTIMES WITH JAGADÄNANDA AND RAGHUNÄTH

1-20: The Devotees arrange bedding for

Lord Caitanya

1-6: Lord Caitanya’s bones pain when He lied down.

7-16: Jagadänanda Paëòita makes a quilt and pillow with cotton from a çimula tree but Lord Caitanya refuses to use

them.

17-20: Svarüpa Dämodara makes bedding from the fibers of dry banana leaves and Lord Caitanya finally accepts them.

21-77: Jagadänanda Paëòita’s visit to

Våndävana

21-40: Jagadänanda Paëòita receives permission from Lord Caitanya after repeated requests personally and through

Svarüpa Dämodara.

41-48: Jagadänanda reaches Mathurä and stays with Sanätana Gosvämé

49-63: The episode of Mukunda Sarasvaté’s red cloth

64-77: Jagadänanda Paëòita returns to Jagannätha Puré with gifts from Sanätana Gosvämé

78-88: Lord Caitanya runs towards a female

singer and Govinda stops Him

78-82: One day Lord Caitnaya hears a deva-däsé sing Géta-govinda and runs towards her in ecstasy.

83-88: Govinda caught the Lord and cries out that its a woman singing. The Lord profusely thanks Govinda.

89-139: The life and character of

Raghunätha Bhaööa Gosvämé

89-99: Raghunätha Bhaööa travelled to Jagannätha along with Rämadäsa Viçväsa who served him in various ways.

100-116: Raghunätha Bhaööa stays with Lord Caitanya at Puré for eight months and departs after receiving instructions from

Him.

117-139: 117-125: Lord Caitanya instructs Raghunätha Bhaööa to stay in Våndävana

126-139: Raghunäöha Bhaööa develops ecstatic love for Kåñëa


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Antya 14: Lord Caitanya’s Feelings of Separation

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ANTYA 14: LORD ÇRÉ CAITANYA MAHÄPRABHU’S FEELINGS OF SEPARATION FROM KÅÑËA

ANTYA 14: LORD CAITANYA’S FEELINGS OF SEPARATION

1-16: Lord Caitanya’s transcendental emotions

(divyonmäda)

1-11: Svarüpa Dämodara Gosvämé and Raghunätha Däsa Gosvämé record these pastimes of Lord Caitanya, that

need to be heard with faith.

12-16: Lord Caitanya’s mood of Çrématé Rädhäräëé.

17-39: Lord Caitanya loses acquired gem (Kåñëa)

17-21: Lord Caitanya sees Kåñëa performing räsa-lélä in a dream but Govinda wakes Him up.

22-30: A woman climbs on Garuòa-stambha to see Lord Jagannätha and places her foot on Lord Caitnaya’s

shoulder.

31-39: Lord Caitanya laments for losing Kåñëa in Våndävana.

40-51: Lord Caitanya’s lamentation before

Rämänanda and Svarüpa Lord Caitanya compares His mind to a mystic yogé and

narrates its activities

52-83: Lord Caitanya’s uncommon bodily transformations

52-58: Ten kinds of changes appear in the Lord Caitanya’s body like that of the gopés.

59-73: Lord Caitanya goes out of His room in the midnight and the devotees find Him near the Siàha-

dvära lying unconscious with elongated limbs and separated joints.

74-83: The devotees chant kåñëa-näma and take the Lord home.

84-123: Lord Caitanya runs towards Caöaka-parvata

84-95: Lord Caitnaya sees a sand dune and runs towards it thinking it as Govardhana Hill and the devotees run

behind Him as He manifest ecstatic symptoms.

96-123: Lord Caitanya falls unconscious. Devotees chant and He wakes up and narrates His experiences at

Govardhana Hill.


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ANTYA 15: THE TRANSCENDENTAL MADNESS OF LORD ÇRÉ CAITANYA MAHÄPRABHU

ANTYA 15: THE TRANSCENDENTAL MADNESS OF THE LORD

1-27: Lord Kåñëa’s five attributes attract Lord Caitanya’s five

senses

1-10: Lord Caitanya’s absorption in kåñëa-bhäva and seeing Lord Jagannätha as Lord Kåñëa

11-27: Lord Caitanya recites Govinda-lélämåta 8.3 verse and explains it to Rämänanda Räya and Svarüpa Dämodara

28-58: Lord Caitanya searches for Kåñëa in

the mood of the gopés

28-31: Lord Caitnaya enters a garden and mistakes it to be Våndävana

32-54: Lord Caitanya searches for Kåñëa like the gopés who ask the trees, creepers, and she-deer about Kåñëa.

55-58: Finally Lord Caitanya sees Kåñëa and faints.

59-99: Lord Kåñëa’s beauty captivates

Lord Caitanya’s eyes

59-68: Lord Caitanya recites a verse by Rädhäräëé about Kåñëa’s enchanting beauty and explains it.

69-76: Rämänanda Räya recites a verse (SB 10.29.39) and Lord Caitanya explains it.

77-84: Lord Caitanya recites another verse of Rädhäräëé and Svärüpa Dämodara recites a Géta-govinda verse.

85-99: Lord Caitanya manifests ecstatic symptoms and devotees pacify Him


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ANTYA 16: LORD ÇRÉ CAITANYA MAHÄPRABHU TASTES NECTAR FROM THE LIPS OF LORD ÇRÉ KÅÑËA

ANTYA 16: THE LORD TASTES NECTAR FROM KÅÑËA’S LIPS

1-64: Kälidäsa’s faith on the remnants of devotees

1-13: Prelude and qualities of Kälidäsa

14-38: Kälidäsa meets Jhaòu Öhäkura, glorifies a devotee even if he is lowborn, and takes his remnants

39-56: Lord Caitanya mercifully allows Kälidäsa to take His remnants and that water that washed His feet

57-64: The glory of the remnants of the Vaiñëavas

65-77: Lord Caitanya’s mercy on Çivänanda Sena’s

son, Puré däsa

65-72: Puré däsa doesn’t chant the holy name in public

73-77: Puré däsa composes a verse on Lord Kåñëa

78-87: A doorkeeper takes Lord Caitanya to Lord

Jagannätha

Lord Caitanya asks the doorkeeper ‘Where is Kåñëa?’ and the doorkeeper caught His hand and took Him to Lord

Jagannätha

88-114: Lord Caitanya’s ecstasy in taking Kåñëa-

prasäda

88-100: Lord Caitanya receives prasäda and tastes it considering that it has become nectarean by the touch of

Kåñëa’s lips. 101-114: Lord Caitanya distributes prasäda to the devotees

and praises it.

115-151: The nectar of Kåñëa’s lips and the glory of

Kåñëa’s flute

115-133: Two verses that glorify the nectar of Kåñëa’s lips and Lord Caitanya’s explanation in the mood of Rädhäräëé

134-151: Rämänanda Räya recites another verse by the gopés and Lord explains its meaning in ecstatic love


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Antya 17: Lord Caitanya’s Bodily Transformations

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ANTYA 17: THE BODILY TRANSFORMATIONS OF LORD ÇRÉ CAITANYA MAHÄPRABHU

ANTYA 17: LORD CAITANYA’S BODILY TRANSFORMATIONS

1-28: Lord Caitanya falls unconscious in a cowshed

After manifesting ecstatic symptoms till midnight, Lord Caitanya was made to sleep, but He left the locked

room and fell unconscious in a cowshed. The devotees searched for Him and found Him.

29-38: The irresistible vibration of Kåñëa’s transcendental flute

Svarüpa Dämodara recites a Bhägavatam verse (SB 10.29.40) by the gopés and Lord Caitanya explains it.

39-48: The influence of various sounds related to

Lord Kåñëa Lord Caitanya recites a verse by Rädhäräëé from the

Govinda-lélämåta and explains it.

49-62: The heart’s longing to meet Lord Kåñëa

Lord Caitanya recites a verse by Rädhäräëé from Kåñëa-karëämåta and explains it.

63-71: Conclusion The indescribable ecstatic transformations of Lord

Caitanya; Lord Caitanya’s mercy and summary of the chapter.


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ANTYA 18: RESCUING THE LORD FROM THE SEA

1-23: The inconceivable nature of the ecstatic emotions of devotees

1-12: Lord Caitanya’s ecstasies in separation from Kåñëa and verse recitations

13-23: The limitless pastimes of Lord Caitanya and the inconceivable emotions in love for Kåñëa

24-79: Lord Caitanya jumps into the sea and a fisherman

catches Him

24-40: Lord Caitanya dives into the sea thinking it to be Yamunä River, and the devotees search for Him.

41-79: A fisherman catches Lord Caitanya in his net and thinks of Him as a ghost. Svarüpa Dämodara pacifies the

fisherman, who then took the devotees to the Lord.

80-121: Lord Caitanya narrates His vision of Kåñëa’s

water pastimes Kåñëa’s sporting pastimes with the gopés in the waters of

the Yamunä; Phala-çruti


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ANTYA 19: THE INCONCEIVABLE BEHAVIOR OF LORD ÇRÉ CAITANYA MAHÄPRABHU

ANTYA 19: THE LORD’S INCONCEIVABLE BEHAVIOR

1-14: Lord Caitanya’s devotion to Mother Çacé

Lord Caitanya’s message to Sacémäta through Jagadänanda Paëòita who goes to Nadia every year to

console her. 15-29: Jagadänanda Paëòita’s

visit to Nadia and Advaita Äcärya’s sonnet

Jagadänanda gives happiness to the devotees at Nadia and Advaita Äcärya sends with him a sonnet which

only Lord Caitanya could understand.

30-77: Lord Caitanya’s increased feelings of

separation from Kåñëa

30-54: The scene of Kåñëa’s departure manifested in Lord Caitanya’s mind and He recited and explained

the verses of Lalita-mädhava (3.25) and Çrémad-Bhägavatam (10.39.19) in the mood of Rädhäräëé.

55-65: Lord Caitanya rubs His face against the walls of Gambhérä.

66-77: Çaìkara Paëòita stays with Lord Caitanya during the nights.

78-102: Lord Caitanya smells the scent of Kåñëa’s body

78-89: Lord Caitanya enters the beautiful Jagannätha-vallabha garden and smells the fragrance of Kåñëa’s

body and sees Kåñëa.

90-102: Lord Caitanya recites Çrématé Rädhäräëé’s verse (Govinda-lélämåta 8.6) and explains it.

103-112: The inconceivable nature of a lover of Kåñëa

Understanding Lord Caitanya’s pastimes with faith and without logic and argumentation.


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Antya 20: The Çikñäñöaka Prayers

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ANTYA 20: THE ÇIKÑÄÑÖAKA PRAYERS

1-69: Explanation of the eight Çikñäñöaka verses

Lord Caitanya composed His own verses called the Çikñäñöaka and relished their meaning.

70-101: Kåñëadäsa Kaviräja Gosvämé’s humble mood as a

spiritual author

Kaviräja Gosvämé describes the expanse of Lord Caitanya’s pastimes and his personal inability to describe them all. He

then profusely glorifies Våndävana Däsa Öhäkura, the author of Caitanya-bhägavata, as the original Vyäsadeva of

Caitanya-lélä.

102-151: Summary of Antya-lélä and

concluding words

102-139: A short description of all the chapters of the Antya-lélä

140-157: Glorification of Caitanya-caritämåta.


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