Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Sunday, January 5th, 2003, Tritiya Disappearance day of Srila Jiva Gosvami (ATTENTION: This is a long text!) SRILA JIVA GOSVAMI (by Bhaktiratna Sadhu Svami) sri-rupa carana-dvandva raginam vrajavasinam sri-jivam satatam vande mandesvananda dayinam (Bhakti-ratnakara 4.289) sri-rupa - Srila Rupa Gosvami; carana-dvandva - the two lotus feet; raginam - strongly attached; vraja vasinam - the topmost resident of Vrindavan; sri-jivam - Srila Jiva Gosvami; satatam - constantly; vande - I offer my obeisances; mandesu - dull headed and lazy people; ananda - bliss; dayinam - the bestower In Sadhana Dipika it is said: "I offer my repeated humble obeisances unto Srila Jiva Gosvami whose heart is constantly attracted to the lotus feet of Srila Rupa Gosvami. He is the crest-jewel of all Vrajavasis and due to his causeless mercy, he bestows unimaginable joy to even the non-philosophical, dull-headed and lazy people by his deep philosophical views." (289) Rupa, Sanatana and Vallabha were three of Kumaradeva's sons. And Jiva was the son of Vallabha. He was born in 1511 AD in Ramakeli. Sri Jiva was a talented boy even from his childhood and had completed his studies in Vyakarana and other subjects within a very short time. 639 Sanatana and Rupa were pleased with their nephew Sri Jiva and treated him affectionately. 640 Sri Jiva constantly remembered the beauty of Prabhu and he satisfied everyone by his sincere endeavor to learn the scriptures. 641-642 Some people considered he must be a partial incarnation of some deity for no ordinary person could grasp the vast spiritual knowledge in such a short time. 643 People were enchanted to see Sri Jiva who was a beautiful and qualified as Rupa, Sanatana and Sri Vallabha. 644 I wish I could die taking away with me any misfortune which might befall Sri Jiva. 645 The biography of Sri Jiva Sri Jiva had grown very discontent in Gauda and he was pulled by his attractions to his uncles in Vrndavana. 684 The visit to Vrndavana by Sri Jiva was a peculiar incident. 685 From the day of Rupa Sanatana going to Vrndavana a peculiar feeling began to grow in the mind of Sri Jiva who decided to give up all pleasures regarding ornaments, beautiful dresses, comfortable beds and voraciousness etc. 686-687 In discussions of royal affairs or worldly matters he simply felt bored. 688 Observing Sri Jiva in his perturbed state of mind, someone commented, "O my dear friend, from the sons of Kumaradeva three became great Vaisnavas and scholars of scripture: Sanatana; Rupa and Vallabha. I have never seen such stoicism and neutrality as exhibited by Sri Vallabha in his detachment from worldly pleasures. When he died on the bank of the Ganges his young son Jiva was stunned. But Sri Jiva also had no interest in wealth or riches. My heart breaks when I think of him. One day I saw him in a lonely place crying bitterly." 689-695 But another person replied, "My dear friend, this is natural. It is the blessing of Lord Krsna which makes Sri Jiva behave like this. He has become very reserved and does not think of anything but Srimad Bhagavatam, which has become his very life. He loves to swim in that ocean of happiness created by discussions about Krsna. No one dares speak anything to him but topics about Krsna. He must have met Prabhu privately because I have seen him faint on the ground after crying out the name of Sri Krsna Caitanya. My heart aches when I see him rolling on the ground crying so bitterly that hisbody is soaked with tears. I cannot bear to hear his lamentation." 696-701 "My dear friends, it is certain that Sri Jiva will soon leave his house forever.But he is merely a boy," someone argued. 702 "How will he tolerate the troubles of traveling from place to place?" 703 "His love for Prabhu knows no bounds," commented another man. "He is the light of the brahmana class," said another. "The whole village will sink into utter darkness if he leaves." 704 The discussion of Sri Jiva continued amongst the village gentlemen. They could not even return to their homes leaving Sri Jiva in that condition. 705 At the same time Sri Jiva sat wondering when he would leave his house. 706 One evening, he sat alone crying and singing the holy name. 707 Although he tried to control himself he finally broke down and cried out, "O my Prabhu Sri Krsna Caitanya! O Nityananda! O my Prabhu Sri Advaitacandra, the ocean of mercy! O dear associates of Prabhu! Please be kind to this wretched fellow!" 708-710 Throughout the night his lamentation kept him from sleeping. 711 Once before in Ramakeli Sri Jiva had had a dream in which he saw Prabhu and His associates dancing in sankirtana and enchanting the world with a flow of love unobtainable by Lord Brahma. Tonight he saw the same scene in his dream. 713-714 Lakhs of people came forward to join that sankirtana, uttering the name of Hari which filled the earth and the sky. 715 Suddenly Prabhu disappeared and as the dream faded Jiva awoke up in a sorrowful state. 716 Again he fell asleep and a second wonderful scene appeared in his dream. 717 I will tell you later what he saw in his dream, but now I want to acquaint you with the former history of Sri Jiva. 718 When Sri Jiva was only a boy, he avoided playing with his friends or other activities which had no connection with Krsna. 719 He would make images of Krsna and Balarama, worship them with flowers and sandal paste and dress them with fine clothes and ornaments. 720-721 When he would bow on the ground before them, he would weep. 722 He offered them various kinds of sweetmeats and then enjoyed eating the prasad of the Deities with his friends. 723 He loved the Deities of Krsna and Balarama so much that even when he was alone he would play with them. At bedtime he would clasp the Deities tightly to his chest and sleep. His parents could not separate their son from his Deities although they thought he was merely playing. 724-725 Everyone was happy to see Jiva's love for Krsna and Balarama. 726 Caitanya and Nitai were so bound by his love for Them that they appeared to him in a dream. 727 Krsna and Balarama also appeared in a dream, and Sri Jiva was enchanted to see Krsna in dark blue color and Balarama in white color. 728 They looked like Kandarpa and enchanted the universe with Their beautiful postures. 729 Suddenly Krsna and Balarama were replaced by Gaura and Nitai and the universe was perfumed by the scent of Their bodies. 730-731 Overjoyed with his vision Sri Jiva wept and fell at the feet of the two masters. 732-733 Gaura-Nityananda Raya, the twin oceans of mercy put their feet on the head of Sri Jiva and embraced him affectionately. Whatever they spoke fell like nectar on the ears of Sri Jiva. 734-735 In ecstatic love Sri Gaurasundara offered Jiva to the gracious feet of Sri Nityananda. 736 But Nityananda repeatedly instructed Sri Jiva, "Let my Gaura Prabhu be your life and soul." 737 When Sri Jiva bowed against Their feet, They disappeared and Sri Jiva fell into an abyss of disappointment. 738 When he woke from sleep, the dawn was breaking and he prepared to leave for Vrndavana on the pretext of studying there. 739 The people of Navadvipa knew he was going to Vrndavana. 740 He bid farewell to his followers and left Fateya with only one servant. 741 In the ecstasy of love, Sri Jiva wandered hypnotically arousing the curiosity of the other travellers on the road. "Who is this young man?" they wandered. "He must be a prince with a complexion of gold like a campaka flower. What a beautiful face! Just see his attractive wide eyes, nose, eyebrows, forehead, ears and curly hair. See his neck, his chest and his nails and fingers on his lotus like hands! How beautiful are his thighs, knees and legs." 742-746 They all admired the tulasi garland hanging around his neck and the milk white sacred thread lying across his chest. 747 Someone said, "My dear friend, I cannot take my eyes off him. I wish I could die carrying away all misfortune which might befall him. 748-749 They said, "We cannot understand why we are feeling so perplexed to see him? We wish we can get initiation from him. 750 Although the people talked, Sri Jiva continued his journey rapt in ecstasy. 751 When he entered Navadvipa, everyone acknowledged him as he was the nephew of Rupa Sanatana. 752 Being overwhelmed by Sri Jiva's scholarship and devotional practices, the brahmanas questioned him. 753 Sri Jiva was enchanted by the beauty of Navadvipa. 754 That holy dhama covered sixteen krosa of land with many beautiful flower gardens, tanks, forests, groves, cottages and the banks of the Ganga. 755-756 As he wondered, Sri Jiva saw many Vaisnavas who were happy to meet him and took him directly to the cottage of Srivasa Pandita where Nityananda Prabhu and his associates were sitting. 757-759 Nityananda had already foretold Sri Jiva's arrival to Srivasa and Srivasa gladly informed Prabhu when Sri Jiva was waiting outside the cottage door. 760-761 Nityananda was glad to hear it and requested someone to call him in. 762 Sri Jiva's eagerness to meet Nityananda made him cry uncontrollably and he fell humbly at the feet of Prabhu. 763-764 Nityananda Prabhu affectionately placed his feet on the head of Sri Jiva. 765 He raised Sri Jiva from the ground, embraced him warmly and said, "I have come here from Kardaha simply to meet you." 766-767 In this way he pacified Sri Jiva in various ways and asked Srinivasa and other Vaisnavas to favor him. 768 He kept Sri Jiva in His association for some days and then requested him to go west. 769 At the time of his departure Sri Jiva bowed at the feet of Nityananda in the sadness of their intimate separation. 770 By placing his feet on the head of Sri Jiva he affectionately embraced him and said, "Go to Vrndavana soon because it is the order of Mahaprabhu that your family should be settled at that place." 771-772 Sri Jiva offered his respects to the feet of all the Vaisnavas and then left for Vrndavana. 773 Srivasa and other devotees blessed Sri Jiva in various ways. 774 From Navadvipa Sri Jiva went to Kasi where he met Sri Madhusudana Vacaspati, the professor of all sastras who was as great as Brhaspati. 775-776 The scholar was pleased to meet Sri Jiva and kept him at his place for a long time during which he gave him lessons on Vedanta and other sastras. 777 Sri Vacaspati was impressed by the scholarly capabilities of Sri Jiva that he glorified him throughout Kasi and he soon became respected as the foremost scholar of Nyaya, Vedanta and other scriptures. 778-779 From Kasi, Sri Jiva went to Vrndavana and got the mercy of Rupa and Sanatana. 780 The twenty five books of Sri Jiva Gosvami The books written by Sri Jiva Gosvami were namely the Vyakarana named Sri Harinamamrta, its notes Sutra Malika and its metallurgical analysis, Krsnacarana dipika, Gopala Virudavali, the last portion of Rasamrta, Sri Madhava Mahotsava, Sankalpa-Kalpavrksa, Bhavartha Sucaka-Campu, Gopala-tapani Tika, Brahma-samhita Tika, Rasamrta Tika, Ujjvala-nilamani Tika, Yagosara Stava tika, Sri Gayatri Bhasya of Agni Purana, the narrative of the footprints of Sri Krsna of Padma Purana, the collective records of the hands and footprints of Sri Radhika, the former position of Gopala Campu, the last portion of Gopala Campu, the famous seven treatises of Srimad Bhagavata namely Tattva-sandarbha, Bhagavata-sandarbha, Bhakti-sandarbha, Priti-sandarbha, Krama-sandarbha, Krsna-sandarbha and Paramatma-sandarbha. 833-851 The orders of Sri Rupa Sanatana to Sri Jiva and Sri Gopala Bhatta "Previously I told you that on the 20th day of the month of Vaisakha you will obtain wonderful association." 234 "That devotee will reach Vrndavana today, and after meeting him you will become very happy." 235 "At the time of the arati of Govindadeva, when the crowd is thin, you should search for him." 236 "His complexion is like a golden campa flower and he is very thin. He is young and tears constantly flow from his eyes." 237 "In great pain he left Gauda and he has already gotten news of our disappearance." 238 "He decided to give up his life but we appeared before him to console him." 239 "We cannot describe his affliction but when you see him you will understand." 240 "You should arrange his initiation from Gopala Bhatta Gosvami and when his study is completed give him all the books." 241 sri gaude mandale sighra karabe gamana tinha vitaribe loke grantha ratna gana "Send him to Gaudadesa where he will distribute the transcendental jewels of literature to the masses." 242 "What more can we tell you about him? Through this Srinivasa Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu will perform many activities." 243 The happiness of Srinivasa knew no bounds and he fell on the ground again and again to offer obeisances to Jiva Gosvami. To his heart's content he observed the beauty of Sri Radha Damodara, the life and soul of Sri Jiva Gosvami. 283-285 Rupa Gosvami had manifest the Deity of Radha Damodara and had offered it to Jiva Gosvami in a dream. 286 No one can describe the character of Sri Jiva Gosvami; his life, soul, and everything was the lotus feet of Sri Rupa Gosvami. 287 These aspects have been described elaborately in Sanskrit by a famous poet in Sadhana Dipika. 288 In Sadhana Dipika it is said: "Glory to Sri Jiva Gosvami who always keeps the lotus feet of Sri Rupa Gosvami within his mind. He was a Vrajavasi who conquered even the non-philosophical persons by his philosophical views." 289 Sri Sri Radha Damodara became manifest through the mercy of Sri Rupa Gosvami and the ocean of mercy, Rupa Gosvami, gave the Deity to Sri Jiva for his service. 290 I have only briefly described the appearance of Sri Sri Radha Damodara, the life and soul of Sri Jiva Gosvami. 291 svapnadese sri rupa sri radha damodare sva haste nirman kari dila sri jivere Radha Damodara Vilasa Darsana by Sri Jiva Seeing the pastimes of Sri Sri Radha Damodara, Sri Jiva Gosvami remained always in an ecstatic mood. 292 Sometimes the Lord would ask Sri Jiva for some food and Sri Jiva would watch the Lord eat it. 293 One day, when the Lord was playing His flute with a smile on His face, He called Sri Jiva to come and watch. 294 Sri Damodara was very young and was decorated with enchanting ornaments. Upon seeing the Lord Sri Jiva Gosvami immediately fainted. 295 When he gained consciousness his heart was filled with ecstatic love and his long, large eyes overflowed with tears. 296 I have told only a few of the activities, but there were many episodes in the pastimes of Radha Damodara which attracted everyone towards Him. 297 Sri Jiva bestowed the title of Acarya on Srinivasa One day Sri Jiva took interest in explaining the verses of the book Uddipana Vivaha. 396 The following verse is from the book Sri Ujjvala-nilamani Uddipana Vivaha: "Addressing her friend, Sri Radhika said that once a young kadamba plant with only two leaves had been planted by lotus-eyed Sri Krsna near the entrance of Gokula. The tree had now become full grown and was covered with countless leaves and flowers. She complained that the full grown kadamba tree had become the cause of pain of the gopis who were already suffering from separation of Krsna. 397 Unfortunately, Sri Jiva Gosvami failed to explain this adequately and he asked Srinivasa to make it clear. 398 Srinivasa had been empowered by Sri Rupa Gosvami and explained the verse successfully. Whoever listened to it became satisfied and happy. 399 The commentator on the book Sri Ujjvala-nilamani had given a beautiful and elaborate explanation of that particular verse. 400 Everyone was astonished by the genius of Srinivasa and they admired him in various ways. 401 With the permission of everyone Sri Jiva delightedly gave Srinivasa the title of Kaviraja. 402 Although Sri Jiva saw that Srinivasa felt very humble in the midst of this praise, he discarded that humility by addressing Srinivasa as Acarya. 403 With the permission of Sri Jiva, Acarya Srinivasa began to educate the Vaisnavas of Vraja. 404 Sri Jiva bestows the title of Thakura Mahasaya on Sri Narottama Sri Gopala Bhatta and other devotees bestowed extensive mercy on Narottama, and Sri Jiva Gosvami began to educate him. 421 Within a short time Narottama completed his education in the different scriptures. The devotees were astonished by his capacity to comprehend the scriptures and they began to admire him as a scholar. 422 Because his ability to learn was far greater than anyone else's, Jiva Gosvami gave Narottama the title of Thakura Mahasaya. 423-424 Srinivasa Acarya and Thakura Narottama became the favorite pupils of Jiva Gosvami Everyone in Vrndavana happily observed the great affection Sri Jiva showed for Srinivasa and Narottama. 425 Srinivasa and Narottama lived so intimately with Sri Jiva that it seemed they had become the two hands of Sri Jiva. With the memory of Sri Rupa and Sanatana always fresh in his mind Sri Jiva Gosvami spent his days discussing religious and devotional topics with Srinivasa and Narottama. 426-427 Anyone who showed sincere interest in hearing these topics was sure to get the blessings of Prabhu Visvambhara. 428 P.181 Sri Raghava said that in a lonely place in Nandaghata Jiva Gosvami lived for sometime in seclusion. Once Sri Rupa was writing a book in a quiet place in Vrndavana. It was a hot day, and to dry the sweat from Rupa's body Sri Jiva would stand beside him and fan him. The beauty of both Sri Rupa and Sri Jiva was bright. At that time Sri Vallabha came to visit Rupa and when he looked at Rupa's book Bhaktirasamrta Grantha Mangala Carana he told Rupa, "I shall edit it." When he went to bathe in the Jamuna Sri Jiva followed on the pretext of taking water from the Jamuna. Although he did not know Sri Vallabha personally, Jiva asked him, "What is the flaw in Mangala Carana?" As Vallabha mentioned each point he felt required correction Jiva refuted the point by his knowledge of the scriptures. Unable to defeat Sri Jiva in a discussion, Vallabha went to Sri Rupa to inquire about the identity of Jiva. Rupa told Vallabha that the young Vaisnava was his nephew, and that he had arrived from his village only a few days before. Vallabha Bhatta praised Jiva Gosvami and told Rupa the details of their discussion on the book. Then Vallabha left that place. Meanwhile Sri Jiva returned from the river and Sri Rupa scolded him in a very quiet voice, "It was very kind of Bhatta to visit me and for my own benefit he wanted to edit my book. This much you could not tolerate by your Vaisnava grace? Go back to your home and return to Vrndavana where you will be able to be patient." At once Sri Jiva left the place and headed east towards his home. When his mind became peaceful he decided to remain in a solitary place in the forest as he did not have permission to return to the association of Rupa Gosvami. He lived here in a hut made of leaves; sometimes he ate a little and sometimes he ate nothing while he passed his time in great distress and lamentation. He thought that if he gave up his life he would be able to obtain the lotus feet of his Lord. In the course of his travels Sanatana Gosvami came to that village. The villagers came forward to welcome him and ask about his well-being. They informed him that one young and beautiful sannyasi had been living in the forest for a long time, eating only a small quantity of fruits or roots or drinking water mixed with atta (flour). Knowing that this sannyasi must be Sri Jiva, Sanatana went to see him affectionately. Seeing Sanatana within his patched hut Sri Jiva could not control himself and fell flat on the ground at Sanatana's feet. The villagers were quite astonished. Sanatana asked Sri Jiva to explain his difficulty and Jiva very lovingly explained everything. After consoling the villagers Sanatana left Sri Jiva in his hut and went to see Rupa in Vrndavana. P.182 Hearing of Sri Sanatana's arrival in Vrndavana, Sri Rupa went out to meet him. He asked about the book Bhaktirasamrta sindhu and Rupa said that he had finished writing the book but the editing was incomplete because of Sri Jiva's absence. Sanatana explained the situation to Sri Rupa and said, "Jiva is alive, but he is so weak that even the breeze can rock his body." At once Sri Rupa brought Jiva back to Vrndavana and nursed him affectionately. Everyone was happy with Sri Jiva's recovery and Rupa Sanatana bestowed all responsibility on him. By their mercy the greatness of Sri Jiva's knowledge spread throughout the world. A digvijayi (world conquering scholar) once came to Vrndavana and asked Jiva, "If you will not compete with me in debate, then send me jaya patra (a written paper acknowledging his defeat by the digvijayi)." Sri Jiva sent him back the jaya patra, but the Digvijayi accepted defeat after reading it. The glory of Sri Jiva is beyond description. Then Sri Raghava showed them the hut of Sri Jiva. His devotion gave immense pleasure to Sri Jiva Gosvami. One day Sri Jiva and the other Vrndavana Gosvamis assembled happily at the Govinda temple. 222-223 They prayed to Sri Govinda, "O Lord, please bestow on Srinivasa the strength he will require to distribute these books." 224 eka dina sri jiva adi govinda mandire haila ekatra sabe ullasa antare sri govindadeve kahe sumadhura bhase grantha vitarana sakti deha srinivase eta kahitei govindera kantha haite cindiya padila mala srinivasa dite The moment they finished their prayers, a garland dropped from the neck of Sri Govinda for Srinivasa. 225 With tears of love in his eyes the priest quickly took it and respectfully handed it to Srinivasa. 226 He received the garland with utmost respect and affection for the Lord and as he beheld the beautiful face of Sri Govinda he became impatient. 227 He worshiped the Deity again and again by touching himself to the ground and he could not stop the tears which flowed from his eyes. 228 Everyone who saw the grace bestowed on Srinivasa from Sri Govinda praised both the Lord and His devotee. 229 Sri Jiva and the others then settled the day that Srinivasa would leave for Gaudadesa. 230 It was agreed that the fifth day of the bright moon night of the month of Agrahayana was the appropriate date for the commencement of the journey. 231 Sri Jiva Gosvami sent Srinivasa to take leave of Dasa Gosvami. 232 Simply by the grace of Sri Jiva, one can understand the truths of his philosophy. Srinivasa next went to the temple of Radha Damodara - the life of Sri Jiva Gosvami - to take leave his leave. Srinivasa got the favor of Sri Radha Damodara, the source of divine rasa. 309-310 How kindly Sri Radha Damodara gave him permission to leave is beyond anyone's ability to describe. Sri Jiva gave Srinivasa the mala prasad. 311 When he realized the mercy of Sri Radha Damodara on Srinivasa, Sri Jiva's heart filled with ecstatic joy. 312 Sri Jiva, Srinivasa and the others reached his house. They bowed to Sri Gosvami and Sri Jiva requested Sri Gosvami, "Please infuse Srinivasa with your complete strength." 405-406 "Place your feet on Srinivasa's head so that he can easily reach Gaudadesa." 407 "Bless him so that by curbing the pride of the heretics he can easily distribute the books there." 408 pasandi ganera darpa kariya khandana svachande karena yena grantha vitarana While considering Sri Jiva's request Gopala Bhatta prayed to Sri Radha Ramana. 409 It cannot be described how Sri Radha Ramana gave His mercy to Srinivasa and then permitted him to leave. 410 Seeing the mercy which Radha Ramana had bestowed on Srinivasa, Gopala Bhatta Gosvami affectionately brought mala prasad to Srinivasa. 411 sri jiva gosvami dina-dukhira jivana punah ki dekhibe ami tanra sri carana Thereafter Sri Acarya began to study once again under Sri Jiva Gosvami, and Sri Jiva was pleased by the Acarya's intent. From Sri Jiva, Srinivasa learnt the book Sri Gopala Campu and other books and was happy to study under Sri Jiva. Sri Ramacandra Kaviraja in Vrndavana As Ramacandra traveled hurriedly to Vrndavana people who observed him remarked that they had never seen such a person. They thought he was probably the son of a king from Gauda. Some people thought him not even a human being but rather a deity. When he arrived in Vrndavana someone informed Sri Jiva Gosvami that a beautiful person, with skin as bright as gold, had come from Gauda. They told Sri Jiva that they were charmed by the sight of that man who was wandering aimlessly in Vrndavana, crying as he enjoyed the beauty of the holy dhama. Sri Jiva asked Srinivasa if he knew who the man was and Srinivasa said that it must be Ramacandra. Srinivasa had previously told Jiva Gosvami about Ramacandra, so Sri Jiva ordered his followers to bring Ramacandra to his place. When Ramacandra arrived he bowed at the feet of Sri Jiva and Srinivasa Acarya and both of them lovingly embraced Ramacandra. They asked him questions about the places which he had visited on his trip and Ramacandra first reported what Khandavasi Sri Raghunandana had told him. He also reported what he had heard from other Vaisnavas and he told them the progress of his own study and the result of the long tour which he had completed to Gaya, Kasi, Ayodhya and Prayaga. From this report Sri Jiva Gosvami could understand the condition of those holy places since the disappearance of Mahaprabhu and His beloved companions. Ramacandra informed them that the inhabitants of Gauda wanted Srinivasa to return and both Srinivasa and Sri Jiva took the request seriously. Thereafter they took Ramacandra with them to visit the temple of Radha Damodara. While observing the Deities of Radha Damodara Ramacandra fell on the ground crying and while visiting the samadhi of Rupa Gosvami he was moved with emotion. When he cried loudly, calling out the name of Sri Rupa, Sri Jiva took him on his lap and pacified him. Sri Jiva Gosvami announced that Srinivasa would return to Gauda and on the day after the full moon Sri Jiva once again entrusted Syamananda to Srinivasa. He also gave Srinivasa some books which had been revised by him. The Gosvamis of Vrndavana gathered in the temple of Sri Govinda to bid farewell to Srinivasa. The Acarya bowed at their feet and then went to see the moon-like face of Sri Govinda. Ramacandra and Syamananda also bowed at the feet of the Gosvamis. On the way to Gauda Srinivasa appointed his favorite disciple Ramacandra Kaviraja to teach the king Virahamvira and told the king how Sri Jiva Gosvami had been satisfied by Ramacandra's scholarly abilities and how Sri Jiva had called him Caitanya Dasa. The king shed tears of joy and fell at the feet of Srinivasa Prabhu he humbly offered his respects to Acarya and by the mercy of his guru the king got everything he wanted. Sri Jahnava Thakurani Visits Vrndavana Sri Jiva had already selected a beautiful house for her and he took her there with her followers. After their worship of Sri Govinda, Gopinatha and Madana Mohana, the Vaisnavas came to visit Sri Isvari at her house. The residents of Vrndavana also came in a huge crowd to meet her. While she spoke privately with Gopala Bhatta, Lokanatha and others, Sri Jiva waited patiently to meet her. When she expressed the desired to visit the temples of Vrndavana they gladly took her to Sri Govinda, Gopinatha, Madana Mohana, Sri Radha Vinoda, Sri Radha Ramana and Sri Radha Damodara. Sri Jiva also affectionately met Govinda Kaviraja and requested to take news to Srinivasa. Sri Jiva ordered to send his book Gitamrta and other new books which he might write and in return Sri Jiva would send letters. Gopala Bhatta gave Govinda the book Vrindavana which he had written in a dream according to the order of Sri Rupa. Sri Viracandra Prabhu's visit to forests of Vraja. Viracandra first took permission to visit the forests of Vrndavana from Sri Bhugarbha and Sri Jiva Gosvami, then started out along with Yadava Acarya and others to visit the forests of Madhu, Tala, Kumuda and Bahula. He also went to Radha-kunda where he relished the association of Sri Jiva and others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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