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June 29, 2008

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 4 Text 98

Caitanya-caritamrta
Antya-lila Chapter 4 Text 98

amara ei deha prabhura karye na lagila
bharata-bhumite janmi' ei deha vyartha haila"

TRANSLATION
"My body could not be used in the service of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Therefore although it took birth in the land of India, this body has been useless."


January 20, 2008

Dhanurdhara Swami reads from the Caitanya-caritamrta

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami recounts pastimes from the Caitanya-caritamrta during his visit to Jagannatha Puri.



January 28, 2007

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 15 Text 41

Caitanya-caritamrta
Madhya-lila Chapter 15 Text 41

acaryere ajna dila kariya sammana
'a-candala adi krsna-bhakti dio dana'

TRANSLATION
With great respect, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu requested Advaita Acarya, "Give Krsna consciousness, devotion to Krsna, even to the lowest of men [candalas]."


September 17, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 143

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 143

saba lana kaila gundica-grha-sammarjana
ratha-yatra-darasane prabhura nartana

TRANSLATION
First the Lord washed the temple of Gundica very thoroughly. Then everyone saw the Ratha-yatra festival and the Lord's dancing before the car.



September 13, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 140

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 140

sivanandera sange aila kukkura bhagyavan
prabhura carana dekhi' kaila antardhana

TRANSLATION
A dog accompanied Sivananda Sena and the devotees, and that dog was so fortunate that after seeing the lotus feet of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, it was liberated and went back home, back to Godhead.



September 10, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 138

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 138

varsantare advaitadi bhaktera agamana
prabhure dekhite sabe karila gamana

TRANSLATION
At the end of the year, all the devotees from Bengal, headed by Advaita Acarya, again came to see the Lord. Indeed, there was a great rush of devotees to Jagannatha Puri.



September 6, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 137

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 137

sarvabhauma-ghare prabhura bhiksa-paripati
sathira mata kahe, yate randi ha-uk sathi

TRANSLATION
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was invited to dine at the house of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. While He was eating sumptuously, the son-in-law of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya [the husband of his daughter Sathi] criticized Him. Because of this, Sathi's mother cursed him by praying that Sathi would become a widow. In other words, she cursed her son-in-law to die.



August 27, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 135

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 135

prataparudrere krpa kaila sei sthane
gaudiya-bhakte ajna dila vidayera dine

TRANSLATION
In that garden, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu bestowed His mercy upon King Prataparudra. Afterwards, when the Bengali devotees were about to return home, the Lord gave separate orders to almost every one of them.



August 20, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 133 (Continued)

In today's class, Dhanurdhara Maharaja continues with Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 133.

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 133

snana-yatra dekhi' prabhu sange bhakta-gana
saba lana kaila prabhu gundica marjana

TRANSLATION
After seeing the bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannatha, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu washed and cleaned Sri Gundica temple with the assistance of many devotees.



August 13, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 133

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 133

snana-yatra dekhi' prabhu sange bhakta-gana
saba lana kaila prabhu gundica marjana

TRANSLATION
After seeing the bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannatha, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu washed and cleaned Sri Gundica temple with the assistance of many devotees.



August 6, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 132

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 132

narahari dasa adi yata khanda-vasi
sivananda-sena-sange milila sabe asi'

TRANSLATION
Eventually Narahari dasa and other inhabitants of Khanda, along with Sivananda Sena, all arrived, and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu met them.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 132

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 132

narahari dasa adi yata khanda-vasi
sivananda-sena-sange milila sabe asi'

TRANSLATION
Eventually Narahari dasa and other inhabitants of Khanda, along with Sivananda Sena, all arrived, and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu met them.



August 2, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 130

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 130

damodara-svarupa-milane parama ananda
sikhi-mahiti-milana, raya bhavananda

TRANSLATION
Eventually there was a meeting with Svarupa Damodara Gosvami, and the Lord became very greatly pleased. Then there was a meeting with Sikhi Mahiti and with Bhavananda Raya, the father of Ramananda Raya.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 130

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 130

damodara-svarupa-milane parama ananda
sikhi-mahiti-milana, raya bhavananda

TRANSLATION
Eventually there was a meeting with Svarupa Damodara Gosvami, and the Lord became very greatly pleased. Then there was a meeting with Sikhi Mahiti and with Bhavananda Raya, the father of Ramananda Raya.



July 30, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 131

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 131

gauda ha-ite sarva vaisnavera agamana
kulina-grama-vasi-sange prathama milana

TRANSLATION
All the devotees from Bengal gradually began arriving at Jagannatha Puri. At this time, the residents of Kulina-grama also came to see Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu for the first time.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 131

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 131

gauda ha-ite sarva vaisnavera agamana
kulina-grama-vasi-sange prathama milana

TRANSLATION
All the devotees from Bengal gradually began arriving at Jagannatha Puri. At this time, the residents of Kulina-grama also came to see Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu for the first time.



July 26, 2006

Caintanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 128

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 128

raja-ajna lana tenho aila kata dine
ratri-dine krsna-katha ramananda-sane

TRANSLATION
Upon the order of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Sri Ramananda Raya took leave of the King and returned to Jagannatha Puri. After he arrived, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu very much enjoyed talking with him both day and night about Lord Krsna and His pastimes.



Caintanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 128

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 128

raja-ajna lana tenho aila kata dine
ratri-dine krsna-katha ramananda-sane

TRANSLATION
Upon the order of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Sri Ramananda Raya took leave of the King and returned to Jagannatha Puri. After he arrived, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu very much enjoyed talking with him both day and night about Lord Krsna and His pastimes.



July 23, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 125

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 125

virahe vihvala prabhu na jane ratri-dine
hena-kale aila gaudera bhakta-gane

TRANSLATION
When Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu finally left Alalanatha to return to Jagannatha Puri, He was overwhelmed both day and night due to separation from Jagannatha. His lamentation knew no bounds. During this time, all the devotees from different parts of Bengal, and especially from Navadvipa, arrived in Jagannatha Puri.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 125

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 125

virahe vihvala prabhu na jane ratri-dine
hena-kale aila gaudera bhakta-gane

TRANSLATION
When Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu finally left Alalanatha to return to Jagannatha Puri, He was overwhelmed both day and night due to separation from Jagannatha. His lamentation knew no bounds. During this time, all the devotees from different parts of Bengal, and especially from Navadvipa, arrived in Jagannatha Puri.



July 19, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 120

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 120

brahma-samhita, karnamrta, dui punthi pana
dui pustaka lana aila uttama janina

TRANSLATION
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu also found two other books -- namely, the Brahma-samhita and Krsna-karnamrta. Knowing these books to be excellent, He took them to present to His devotees.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 120

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 120

brahma-samhita, karnamrta, dui punthi pana
dui pustaka lana aila uttama janina

TRANSLATION
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu also found two other books -- namely, the Brahma-samhita and Krsna-karnamrta. Knowing these books to be excellent, He took them to present to His devotees.



July 16, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 113

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 113

sri-ranga-puri saha tahani milana
rama-dasa viprera kaila duhkha-vimocana

TRANSLATION
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu then met Sri Ranga Puri and mitigated all the sufferings of a brahmana named Ramadasa.

NOTE: Due to a technical problem the first 10 or 15 minutes of the Srila Dhanurdhara Maharaja's class was not recorded.


Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 113

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 113

sri-ranga-puri saha tahani milana
rama-dasa viprera kaila duhkha-vimocana

TRANSLATION
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu then met Sri Ranga Puri and mitigated all the sufferings of a brahmana named Ramadasa.

NOTE: Due to a technical problem the first 10 or 15 minutes of the Srila Dhanurdhara Maharaja's class was not recorded.


July 12, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 112

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 112

tabe bhattathari haite krsna-dasera uddhara
rama-japi vipra-mukhe krsna-nama pracara

TRANSLATION
After this, Krsnadasa, the servant of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, was delivered from the clutches of a Bhattathari. Caitanya Mahaprabhu then preached that Lord Krsna's name should also be chanted by brahmanas who were accustomed to chanting Lord Rama's name.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 112

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 112

tabe bhattathari haite krsna-dasera uddhara
rama-japi vipra-mukhe krsna-nama pracara

TRANSLATION
After this, Krsnadasa, the servant of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, was delivered from the clutches of a Bhattathari. Caitanya Mahaprabhu then preached that Lord Krsna's name should also be chanted by brahmanas who were accustomed to chanting Lord Rama's name.



July 9, 2006

Caitanya-caritamtra Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 110 (Continued)

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Maharaja continues with Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, Chapter 1 Text 110.


NOTE: There was a slight technical problem with my connection to today's sanga that may have affected the recording.


Caitanya-caritamtra Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 110 (Continued)

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Maharaja continues with Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, Chapter 1 Text 110.


NOTE: There was a slight technical problem with my connection to today's sanga that may have affected the recording.


July 5, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 110

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 110

caturmasya tanha prabhu sri-vaisnavera sane
gonaila nrtya-gita-krsna-sankirtane

TRANSLATION
Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu passed the Caturmasya months with the Sri Vaisnavas, singing, chanting the holy name and dancing.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 110

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 110

caturmasya tanha prabhu sri-vaisnavera sane
gonaila nrtya-gita-krsna-sankirtane

TRANSLATION
Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu passed the Caturmasya months with the Sri Vaisnavas, singing, chanting the holy name and dancing.



July 2, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 107

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 107

sri-ranga-ksetra aila kaverira tira
sri-ranga dekhiya preme ha-ila asthira

TRANSLATION
When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu came to the land of Sri Ranga-ksetra, on the bank of the Kaveri, He visited the temple of Sri Ranganatha and was there overwhelmed in the ecstasy of love of Godhead.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 107

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 107

sri-ranga-ksetra aila kaverira tira
sri-ranga dekhiya preme ha-ila asthira

TRANSLATION
When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu came to the land of Sri Ranga-ksetra, on the bank of the Kaveri, He visited the temple of Sri Ranganatha and was there overwhelmed in the ecstasy of love of Godhead.



June 28, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 105 (Continued)

In this evening's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Text 105 of the Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila.


Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 105 (Continued)

In this evening's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Text 105 of the Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila.


June 25, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 105

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 105

trimalla-tripadi-sthana kaila darasana
sarvatra karila krsna-nama pracarana

TRANSLATION
He visited the places known as Tirumala and Tirupati, where He extensively preached the chanting of the Lord's holy name.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 105

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 105

trimalla-tripadi-sthana kaila darasana
sarvatra karila krsna-nama pracarana

TRANSLATION
He visited the places known as Tirumala and Tirupati, where He extensively preached the chanting of the Lord's holy name.



June 21, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 104

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 104

godavari-tira-vane vrndavana-bhrama
ramananda raya saha tahani milana

TRANSLATION
Once the Lord mistook the forest on the bank of the river Godavari to be Vrndavana. In that place He happened to meet Ramananda Raya.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 104

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 104

godavari-tira-vane vrndavana-bhrama
ramananda raya saha tahani milana

TRANSLATION
Once the Lord mistook the forest on the bank of the river Godavari to be Vrndavana. In that place He happened to meet Ramananda Raya.



June 18, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 6 Text 317

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila
Chapter 6 Text 317

sei bhata raghunatha ratre ghare ani'
bhata pakhaliya phele ghare diya bahu pani

TRANSLATION
At night Raghunatha dasa would collect that decomposed rice, bring it home and wash it with ample water.


Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 6 Text 317

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila
Chapter 6 Text 317

sei bhata raghunatha ratre ghare ani'
bhata pakhaliya phele ghare diya bahu pani

TRANSLATION
At night Raghunatha dasa would collect that decomposed rice, bring it home and wash it with ample water.


June 14, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 6 Text 12

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila
Chapter 6 Text 12

ei-mata vihare gaura lana bhakta-gana
raghunatha-milana ebe suna, bhakta-gana

TRANSLATION
The Lord thus enjoyed His life with His devotees. O devotees of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, now hear how Raghunatha dasa Gosvami met the Lord.



Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 6 Text 12

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila
Chapter 6 Text 12

ei-mata vihare gaura lana bhakta-gana
raghunatha-milana ebe suna, bhakta-gana

TRANSLATION
The Lord thus enjoyed His life with His devotees. O devotees of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, now hear how Raghunatha dasa Gosvami met the Lord.



June 7, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 6 Text 8

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila
Chapter 6 Text 8

tanra sukha-hetu sange rahe dui jana
krsna-rasa-sloka-gite karena santvana

TRANSLATION
Two people -- Ramananda Raya and Svarupa Damodara Gosvami -- stayed with the Lord to pacify Him by reciting various verses about Krsna's pastimes and by singing appropriate songs for His satisfaction.



Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 6 Text 8

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila
Chapter 6 Text 8

tanra sukha-hetu sange rahe dui jana
krsna-rasa-sloka-gite karena santvana

TRANSLATION
Two people -- Ramananda Raya and Svarupa Damodara Gosvami -- stayed with the Lord to pacify Him by reciting various verses about Krsna's pastimes and by singing appropriate songs for His satisfaction.



June 4, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 6 Text 1

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila
Chapter 6 Text 1

krpa-gunair yah kugrhandha-kupad
uddhrtya bhangya raghunatha-dasam
nyasya svarupe vidadhe 'ntar-angam
sri-krsna-caitanyam amum prapadye

TRANSLATION
With the ropes of His causeless mercy, Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu employed a trick to deliver Raghunatha dasa Gosvami from the blind well of contemptible family life. He made Raghunatha dasa Gosvami one of His personal associates, placing him under the charge of Svarupa Damodara Gosvami. I offer my obeisances unto Him.



Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila Chapter 6 Text 1

Caitanya-caritamrta Antya-lila
Chapter 6 Text 1

krpa-gunair yah kugrhandha-kupad
uddhrtya bhangya raghunatha-dasam
nyasya svarupe vidadhe 'ntar-angam
sri-krsna-caitanyam amum prapadye

TRANSLATION
With the ropes of His causeless mercy, Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu employed a trick to deliver Raghunatha dasa Gosvami from the blind well of contemptible family life. He made Raghunatha dasa Gosvami one of His personal associates, placing him under the charge of Svarupa Damodara Gosvami. I offer my obeisances unto Him.



May 31, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 103

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 103

jiyada-nrsimhe kaila nrsimha-stavana
pathe-pathe grame-grame nama-pravartana

TRANSLATION
After visiting Kurma-ksetra, the Lord visited the South Indian temple of Jiyada-nrsimha and offered His prayers to Lord Nrsimhadeva. On His way, He introduced the chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra in every village.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 103

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 103

jiyada-nrsimhe kaila nrsimha-stavana
pathe-pathe grame-grame nama-pravartana

TRANSLATION
After visiting Kurma-ksetra, the Lord visited the South Indian temple of Jiyada-nrsimha and offered His prayers to Lord Nrsimhadeva. On His way, He introduced the chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra in every village.



May 28, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 102

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 102

tabe ta' karila prabhu daksina gamana
kurma-ksetre kaila vasudeva vimocana

TRANSLATION
After bestowing mercy upon Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, the Lord started for southern India. When He came to Kurma-ksetra, He delivered a person named Vasudeva.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 102

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 102

tabe ta' karila prabhu daksina gamana
kurma-ksetre kaila vasudeva vimocana

TRANSLATION
After bestowing mercy upon Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, the Lord started for southern India. When He came to Kurma-ksetra, He delivered a person named Vasudeva.



May 24, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 99

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 99

sarvabhauma lana gela apana-bhavana
trtiya prahare prabhura ha-ila cetana

TRANSLATION
After Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu saw Lord Jagannatha in the temple and fell down unconscious, Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya took Him to his home. The Lord remained unconscious until the afternoon, when He finally regained His consciousness.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 99

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 99

sarvabhauma lana gela apana-bhavana
trtiya prahare prabhura ha-ila cetana

TRANSLATION
After Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu saw Lord Jagannatha in the temple and fell down unconscious, Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya took Him to his home. The Lord remained unconscious until the afternoon, when He finally regained His consciousness.



May 21, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 98

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 98

kruddha hana eka gela jagannatha dekhite
dekhiya murcchita hana padila bhumite

TRANSLATION
After His sannyasa rod was broken by Nityananda Prabhu, Caitanya Mahaprabhu apparently became very angry and left His company to travel alone to the Jagannatha temple. When Caitanya Mahaprabhu entered the Jagannatha temple and saw Lord Jagannatha, He immediately lost His senses and fell down on the ground.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 98

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 98

kruddha hana eka gela jagannatha dekhite
dekhiya murcchita hana padila bhumite

TRANSLATION
After His sannyasa rod was broken by Nityananda Prabhu, Caitanya Mahaprabhu apparently became very angry and left His company to travel alone to the Jagannatha temple. When Caitanya Mahaprabhu entered the Jagannatha temple and saw Lord Jagannatha, He immediately lost His senses and fell down on the ground.



May 17, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 97 (Continued)

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1Text 97.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 97 (Continued)

In today's class, Srila Dhanurdhara Swami continues with Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1Text 97.



May 14, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 97

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 97

ksira-curi-katha, saksi-gopala-vivarana
nityananda kaila prabhura danda-bhanjana

TRANSLATION
From Nityananda Prabhu, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu heard the story of Ksira-curi Gopinatha and of the witness Gopala. Then Nityananda Prabhu broke the sannyasa rod belonging to Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 97

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 97

ksira-curi-katha, saksi-gopala-vivarana
nityananda kaila prabhura danda-bhanjana

TRANSLATION
From Nityananda Prabhu, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu heard the story of Ksira-curi Gopinatha and of the witness Gopala. Then Nityananda Prabhu broke the sannyasa rod belonging to Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu.



May 10, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 95-96

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 95

mata bhakta-ganera tahan karila milana
sarva samadhana kari' kaila niladri-gamana

TRANSLATION
At the house of Advaita Prabhu, He met His mother as well as all the devotees from Mayapura. He adjusted everything and then went to Jagannatha Puri.

Text 96

pathe nana lila-rasa, deva-darasana
madhava-purira katha, gopala-sthapana

TRANSLATION
On the way toward Jagannatha Puri, Caitanya Mahaprabhu performed many other pastimes. He visited various temples and heard the story about Madhavendra Puri and the installation of Gopala.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 95-96

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 95

mata bhakta-ganera tahan karila milana
sarva samadhana kari' kaila niladri-gamana

TRANSLATION
At the house of Advaita Prabhu, He met His mother as well as all the devotees from Mayapura. He adjusted everything and then went to Jagannatha Puri.

Text 96

pathe nana lila-rasa, deva-darasana
madhava-purira katha, gopala-sthapana

TRANSLATION
On the way toward Jagannatha Puri, Caitanya Mahaprabhu performed many other pastimes. He visited various temples and heard the story about Madhavendra Puri and the installation of Gopala.



May 7, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 89-94

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 89

sannyasa kari' cabbisa vatsara kaila ye ye karma
ananta, apara -- tara ke janibe marma

TRANSLATION
For the twenty-four years after Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu accepted the renounced order, whatever pastimes He executed were unlimited and unfathomable. Who can understand the purport of such pastimes?

Text 90

uddesa karite kari dig-darasana
mukhya mukhya lilara kari sutra ganana

TRANSLATION
Just to indicate those pastimes, I am presenting a general survey of the chief pastimes in the form of a synopsis.

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Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 89-94

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 89

sannyasa kari' cabbisa vatsara kaila ye ye karma
ananta, apara -- tara ke janibe marma

TRANSLATION
For the twenty-four years after Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu accepted the renounced order, whatever pastimes He executed were unlimited and unfathomable. Who can understand the purport of such pastimes?

Text 90

uddesa karite kari dig-darasana
mukhya mukhya lilara kari sutra ganana

TRANSLATION
Just to indicate those pastimes, I am presenting a general survey of the chief pastimes in the form of a synopsis.

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May 3, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 84-87

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 84

ya te lila-rasa-parimalodgari-vanyaparita
dhanya ksauni vilasati vrta mathuri madhuribhih
tatrasmabhis catula-pasupi-bhava-mugdhantarabhih
samvitas tvam kalaya vadanollasi-venur viharam

TRANSLATION
The gopis continued, "Dear Krsna, the fragrance of the mellows of Your pastimes is spread throughout the forests of the glorious land of Vrndavana, which is surrounded by the sweetness of the district of Mathura. In the congenial atmosphere of that wonderful land, You may enjoy Your pastimes, with Your flute dancing on Your lips, and surrounded by us, the gopis, whose hearts are always enchanted by unpredictable ecstatic emotions."

Text 85

ei-mata mahaprabhu dekhi' jagannathe
subhadra-sahita dekhe, vamsi nahi hate

TRANSLATION
In this way, when Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu saw Jagannatha, He saw that the Lord was with His sister Subhadra and was not holding a flute in His hand.

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Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 84-87

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 84

ya te lila-rasa-parimalodgari-vanyaparita
dhanya ksauni vilasati vrta mathuri madhuribhih
tatrasmabhis catula-pasupi-bhava-mugdhantarabhih
samvitas tvam kalaya vadanollasi-venur viharam

TRANSLATION
The gopis continued, "Dear Krsna, the fragrance of the mellows of Your pastimes is spread throughout the forests of the glorious land of Vrndavana, which is surrounded by the sweetness of the district of Mathura. In the congenial atmosphere of that wonderful land, You may enjoy Your pastimes, with Your flute dancing on Your lips, and surrounded by us, the gopis, whose hearts are always enchanted by unpredictable ecstatic emotions."

Text 85

ei-mata mahaprabhu dekhi' jagannathe
subhadra-sahita dekhe, vamsi nahi hate

TRANSLATION
In this way, when Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu saw Jagannatha, He saw that the Lord was with His sister Subhadra and was not holding a flute in His hand.

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April 30, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 82-83

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 82

tomara carana mora vraja-pura-ghare
udaya karaye yadi, tabe vancha pure

TRANSLATION
The gopis thought, "Dear Lord, if Your lotus feet again come to our home in Vrndavana, our desires will be fulfilled."

Text 83

bhagavatera sloka-gudhartha visada karina
rupa-gosani sloka kaila loka bujhaina

TRANSLATION
In one verse, Srila Rupa Gosvami has explained the confidential meaning of the verse of Srimad-Bhagavatam for the understanding of the general populace.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 82-83

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 82

tomara carana mora vraja-pura-ghare
udaya karaye yadi, tabe vancha pure

TRANSLATION
The gopis thought, "Dear Lord, if Your lotus feet again come to our home in Vrndavana, our desires will be fulfilled."

Text 83

bhagavatera sloka-gudhartha visada karina
rupa-gosani sloka kaila loka bujhaina

TRANSLATION
In one verse, Srila Rupa Gosvami has explained the confidential meaning of the verse of Srimad-Bhagavatam for the understanding of the general populace.



April 26, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 79-81

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 79

raja-vesa, hati, ghoda, manusya gahana
kahan gopa-vesa, kahan nirjana vrndavana

TRANSLATION
She thought of Him in the calm and quiet atmosphere of Vrndavana, dressed as a cowherd boy. But at Kuruksetra He was in a royal dress and was accompanied by elephants, horses and crowds of men. Thus the atmosphere was not congenial for Their meeting.

Text 80

sei bhava, sei krsna, sei vrndavana
yabe pai, tabe haya vanchita purana

TRANSLATION
Thus meeting with Krsna and thinking of the Vrndavana atmosphere, Radharani longed for Krsna to take Her to Vrndavana again to fulfill Her desire in that calm atmosphere.

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Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 79-81

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 79

raja-vesa, hati, ghoda, manusya gahana
kahan gopa-vesa, kahan nirjana vrndavana

TRANSLATION
She thought of Him in the calm and quiet atmosphere of Vrndavana, dressed as a cowherd boy. But at Kuruksetra He was in a royal dress and was accompanied by elephants, horses and crowds of men. Thus the atmosphere was not congenial for Their meeting.

Text 80

sei bhava, sei krsna, sei vrndavana
yabe pai, tabe haya vanchita purana

TRANSLATION
Thus meeting with Krsna and thinking of the Vrndavana atmosphere, Radharani longed for Krsna to take Her to Vrndavana again to fulfill Her desire in that calm atmosphere.

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April 23, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 72-78

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 72

svarupa kahe, -- yate janila tomara mana
tate jani, -- haya tomara krpara bhajana

TRANSLATION
Srila Svarupa Damodara Gosvami replied to Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, "If Rupa Gosvami can understand Your mind and intentions, he must have Your Lordship's special benediction."

Text 73

prabhu kahe, -- tare ami santusta hana
alingana kailu sarva-sakti sancariya

TRANSLATION
The Lord said, "I was so pleased with Rupa Gosvami that I embraced him and bestowed upon him all necessary potencies for preaching the bhakti cult.

Text 74

yogya patra haya gudha-rasa-vivecane
tumio kahio tare gudha-rasakhyane

TRANSLATION
"I accept Srila Rupa Gosvami as quite fit to understand the confidential mellows of devotional service, and I recommend that you explain devotional service to him further."

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Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 72-78

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 72

svarupa kahe, -- yate janila tomara mana
tate jani, -- haya tomara krpara bhajana

TRANSLATION
Srila Svarupa Damodara Gosvami replied to Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, "If Rupa Gosvami can understand Your mind and intentions, he must have Your Lordship's special benediction."

Text 73

prabhu kahe, -- tare ami santusta hana
alingana kailu sarva-sakti sancariya

TRANSLATION
The Lord said, "I was so pleased with Rupa Gosvami that I embraced him and bestowed upon him all necessary potencies for preaching the bhakti cult.

Text 74

yogya patra haya gudha-rasa-vivecane
tumio kahio tare gudha-rasakhyane

TRANSLATION
"I accept Srila Rupa Gosvami as quite fit to understand the confidential mellows of devotional service, and I recommend that you explain devotional service to him further."

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April 19, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 68-72

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 68

uthi' mahaprabhu tanre capada mariya
kahite lagila kichu kolete kariya

TRANSLATION
When Rupa Gosvami fell down like a rod, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu got up and gave him a slap. Then, taking him on His lap, He began to speak to him.


Text 69

mora slokera abhipraya na jane kona jane
mora manera katha tumi janile kemane

TRANSLATION
"No one knows the purport of My verse," Caitanya Mahaprabhu said. "How could you understand My intention?"

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Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Texts 68-72

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 68

uthi' mahaprabhu tanre capada mariya
kahite lagila kichu kolete kariya

TRANSLATION
When Rupa Gosvami fell down like a rod, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu got up and gave him a slap. Then, taking him on His lap, He began to speak to him.


Text 69

mora slokera abhipraya na jane kona jane
mora manera katha tumi janile kemane

TRANSLATION
"No one knows the purport of My verse," Caitanya Mahaprabhu said. "How could you understand My intention?"

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April 16, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 56

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 56

ei dhuya-gane nacena dvitiya prahara
krsna lana vraje yai -- e-bhava antara

TRANSLATION
Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu used to sing this song [seita parana-natha] especially during the latter part of the day, and He would think, "Let Me take Krsna and go back to Vrndavana." This ecstasy was always filling His heart.



Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 56

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 56

ei dhuya-gane nacena dvitiya prahara
krsna lana vraje yai -- e-bhava antara

TRANSLATION
Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu used to sing this song [seita parana-natha] especially during the latter part of the day, and He would think, "Let Me take Krsna and go back to Vrndavana." This ecstasy was always filling His heart.



April 12, 2006

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 52-55

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 52

nirantara ratri-dina viraha unmade
hase, kande, nace, gaya parama visade

TRANSLATION
In the attitude of separation, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu appeared mad both day and night. Sometimes He laughed, and sometimes He cried; sometimes He danced, and sometimes He chanted in great sorrow.

Text 53

ye kale karena jagannatha darasana
mane bhave, kuruksetre panachi milana

TRANSLATION
At those times, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu would visit Lord Jagannatha. Then His feelings exactly corresponded to those of the gopis when they saw Krsna at Kuruksetra after long separation. Krsna had come to Kuruksetra with His brother and sister to visit.

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Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila Chapter 1 Text 52-55

Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila
Chapter 1 Text 52

nirantara ratri-dina viraha unmade
hase, kande, nace, gaya parama visade

TRANSLATION
In the attitude of separation, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu appeared mad both day and night. Sometimes He laughed, and sometimes He cried; sometimes He danced, and sometimes He chanted in great sorrow.

Text 53

ye kale karena jagannatha darasana
mane bhave, kuruksetre panachi milana

TRANSLATION
At those times, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu would visit Lord Jagannatha. Then His feelings exactly corresponded to those of the gopis when they saw Krsna at Kuruksetra after long separation. Krsna had come to Kuruksetra with His brother and sister to visit.