Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 PAMHO AGTSP I though this section from the CC may have some relevance. Lord Caitanya's reluctance to be involved in politics (on the plea of being a sannyasi) should be noted. Your servant, Krishna-kirti das (HDG) --------------- >From Antya-lila Chapter 9 TEXT 35 Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said, "The King must personally realize the money that is due. I am but a sannyasi, a member of the renounced order. What can I do?" TEXT 36 Then all the devotees, headed by Svarupa Damodara Gosvami, fell at the lotus feet of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and submitted the following plea. TEXT 37 "All the members of Ramananda Raya's family are Your eternal servants. Now they are in danger. It is not befitting for You to be indifferent to them in this way." TEXT 38 After hearing this, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu spoke in an angry mood. "You want to order Me to go to the King," He said. TEXT 39 "Your opinion is that I should go to the King's palace and spread My cloth to beg money from him. TEXT 40 "Of course, a sannyasi or brahmana may beg for up to five gandas, but why should he be granted the inappropriate sum of 200,000 kahanas of conchshells?" TEXT 41 Then another person came with the news that Gopinatha had already been set up to be thrown upon the points of the swords. TEXT 42 Hearing this news, all the devotees again appealed to the Lord, but the Lord replied, "I am a beggar. It is impossible for Me to do anything about this. TEXT 43 "Therefore if you want to save him, you should all pray together at the lotus feet of Jagannatha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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