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Gita Govinda -Shri Jayadeva Gosvami
INTRODUCTION
The substance of Shri Gita-govinda
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After hearing about the goal of life from the lotus mouth of Shri Räya Rämänanda, Shri Caitanya Mahäprabhu said, “This is the last word in regard to sädhya-vastu, the object of attainment. By your mercy I have clearly under stood the whole subject. However, no one can attain this extremely profound sädhya-vastu without adopting the appropriate means (sädhana). Oh Räya, be merciful to me by kindly explaining the method for attaining this goal.” Räya replied, “I only speak whatever you inspire within my heart. I do not know whether what I say is good or bad. Who is so sober that they can remain steady in the midst of your dancing energy? You are speaking through my mouth and at the same time you are also listening. What a mysterious phenomenon. “Now I will tell you about this confidential methodology. The kuïja-lélä or räsa-lélä of Shri Rädhä-Kṛṣṇa is extremely deep. Devotees established in the moods of servitude, friendship and parenthood cannot even perceive it. None of them have eligibility to enter into this pastime – only the sakhés are qualified. This pastime is expanded by the sakhés. Without them it cannot be nourished and only they can taste it. Therefore, there is absolutely no opportunity to enter kuïja-lélä without taking complete shelter of the sakhés and receiving their help. Only those whose devotional service is to follow the transcendental emotions of the sakhés and remain under their shelter and guidance can attain the kuïja-sevä of Shri Rädhä-Kṛṣṇa. There is no way to attain this objective except for absorption in remem brance of the sakhés while taking complete shelter of their lotus feet.” |
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