Chaitanya Mangala
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This page relates Song 34 of the Vishnupriya-vilapa of the Madhya-khanda of the Chaitanya Mangala by Locana Dasa Thakura (1520 A.D.) translated into English. This book contains songs narrating the activities (pastimes) of Lord Chaitanya and represents a Sanskrit biography written as a narrative poem which can be sung in various ragas.
Song 34
Refrain: O! O! He who is the moon of the brāhmaṇas is my very life. The sweetness of Lord Gaura’s form charms even Kāmadeva. May the sight of Lord Gaura’s form always be awakened within me.
41. In this way some days and nights passed. Flames blazed in the devotees hearts.
42. Gathering together, the devotees sang the glories of Lord Gaura. Weeping, they revealed their hearts.
43. Śacī and Viṣṇupriyā wept day and night. For them the ten directions were filled with blinding darkness. For them every place was a lifeless desert.
44. The devotees and people of Navadvīpa found no peace. Walking in the city, they were always anxious and troubled.
45. His heart filled with sorrow, Śrīvāsa, the king of the brāhmaṇas, then spoke to Lord Gaura.
46. He said: "I fear to speak. Lord, if You permit, I will go with You.
47. "The others would also go with You. If they cannot see You, they will not maintain their lives.
48. "Amongst them I will be the first to die. Please hear, O Lord Viśvambhara. I speak what is in my heart."
49. Hearing these words, Lord Gaura gently, gently smiled and said: "Please hear, O Śrīvāsa.
50. "Please do not fear that you will ever be separated from Me. I will never leave the side of you and the devotees.
51. "I will always stay in the Kṛṣṇa-temples in your homes. Please be peaceful at heart."
52. Speaking these enlightening words, Lord Gaura pacified Śrīvāsa. At dusk the Lord went to Murārī Gupta’s home.
53. Accompanied by Haridāsa, Lord Gaura went to Murāri’s home. In the temple room there, Lord Gaura privately said to him:
54. "O Murāri, please hear My words. To Me you are more dear than life. That is why I now speak these words to you.
55. "I will tell you the highest truth. Please listen with care. I will teach you something for your great benefit.
56. "Advaita Acārya Gosāī is the most glorious person in the three worlds. To Me no one is more dear a friend than He.
57. "He is a plenary incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He is the guru of everyone. Anyone who desires his own welfare should serve Him.
58. "He is the king of the Vaiṣṇavas. He is the auspiciousness of the worlds. Therefore you should worship Him with great devotion.
59. "Anyone who worships Him worships Lord Kṛṣṇa. Now I will tell you another secret. Please keep this secret in your heart.
60-61. "Please know that I reside in the bodies of Gadādhara Paṇḍita Gosāi, Nityānanda, Advaita, Śrīvāsa, and Rāmāi. I tell you this secret. Please keep it in your heart."
62. Hearing these words, Murāri, the king of physicians, in his own heart understood the actions of Lord Gaura’s heart.
63. Weeping and weeping, he fell before hte Lord’s feet. He knew very well the Lord was about to accept sannyāsa.
64. Then Murārī offered obeisances to Haridāsa. Like a shoreless ocean of humbleness, he offered all that he had.
65. Hearing Murāri’s weeping, Lord Gaura became very unhappy. He quickly stood up and hurried back to His own home.
66. With these words He comforted Murāri: "I will always stay near you.
67. "There is still time before I accept sannyāsa. When I have accepted sannyāsa, the words I spoke to you will be your shelter."
68. Speaking these words, Lord Gaura departed for His own home. With a heart filled with sorrow Locana dāsa sings this song.