Guest guest Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 dear devotees today is the appearence day of SITA DEVI the eternal consort of ADVAITA ACHARYA and pl find below some details about her leela with MAHAPRABHU yr humble ser radhabhava gaur das SITA THAKURANI Sita Thakurani lived in Santipur as the eternal wife of Sri Advaita Acarya Prabhu. She was always absorbed in vatsalya-prema (parental love) for Sri Gaurasundara. Just after Sri Caitanya’s appearance, Sita Thakurani came to Mayapur. She brought a basket full of dresses, ornaments, silken children’s cloths, jewelled necklaces, and tiger nails set in gold. To worship the golden baby she also brought auspicious articles such as fresh grass, turmeric, kum kum, and sandalwood. The wonderful name ‘Nimai’ was given to the Lord by Sita Thakurani. Ädi 13.111 - One day shortly after Lord Caitanya Mahäprabhu was born, Advaita Äcärya’s wife, Sétädevé, who is worshipable by the whole world, took her husband’s permission and went to see that topmost child with all kinds of gifts and presentations Ädi 13.112 - She brought different kinds of golden ornaments, including armlets, necklaces, anklets and bangles for the hands. Ädi 13.113 - There were also tiger nails set in gold, waist decorations of silk and lace, ornaments for the hands and legs, nicely printed silken saris, and a child’s garment, also made of silk. Many other riches, including gold and silver coins, were also presented to the child. Ädi 13.114 - Riding in a palanquin covered with cloth and accompanied by maidservants, Sétä Öhäkuräëé came to the house of Jagannätha Miçra, bringing with her many auspicious articles such as fresh grass, paddy, gorocana, turmeric, kuìkuma and sandalwood. All these presentations filled a large basket. Ädi 13.115 - When Sétä Öhäkuräëé came to the house of Çacédevé, bringing with her many kinds of eatables, dresses and other gifts, she was astonished to see the newborn child, for she appreciated that except for a difference in color, the child was directly Kåñëa of Gokula Himself. Ädi 13.116 - Seeing the transcendental bodily effulgence of the child, each of His nicely constructed limbs full of auspicious signs and resembling a form of gold, Sétä Öhäkuräëé was very pleased, and because of her maternal affection, she felt as if her heart were melting. Ädi 13.117 - She blessed the newborn child by placing fresh grass and paddy on His head and saying, “May You be blessed with a long duration of life.” But being afraid of ghosts and witches, she gave the child the name Nimäi. Ädi 13.118 - On the day the mother and son bathed and left the maternity home, Sétä Öhäkuräëé gave them all kinds of ornaments and garments and then also honored Jagannätha Miçra. Then Sétä Öhäkuräëé, being honored by mother Çacédevé and Jagannätha Miçra, was greatly happy within her mind, and thus she returned home. In Krishna lila, Sita Thakurani is Yogamaya or also Paurnamasi. At Krishna’s birth ceremony she gave many instructions about childcare to Nanda and Yasoda. Similarly, in Gaura lila Sita Devi would often help Saci Mata nurture baby Nimai. Sita Devi and Saci Mata were of one mind; their life and soul was Nimai. Because of Sita Devi’s pure parental love, Saci Mata often chose her as the first person to worship Nimai Pandit during any auspicious ceremony. Later Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Nityananda Prabhu often came to Santipur to visit Advaita Acarya and Sita Thakurani. They would collect all the neighbours and hold an uproarious festival of Krishna nama-lila kirtana extending late into the night. When Lord Caitanya moved to Jagannatha Puri Advaita Prabhu and Sita Devi would regularly visit Him. Sita Devi would cook Mahaprabhu’s favourite food and offer lunch to the Lord. Sita Devi loved Lord Caitanya as a son and He loved her as His mother. Sri Sri Sita Thakurani ki jai _________ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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