Thakura, had promptly installed Sri Sri Laksmi- Nrsimhadeva. There had been no further disturbances. Other devotees in Mayapur were not so keen to follow so closely in these footsteps. The pujari must be a naisthika-brahmacari (celibate from birth) ; and the worship of Lord Nrsimhadeva must be very strict and regulated. Who would be prepared to worship Him? Despi t e such
hes i tancy, Bhavananda Dasa was enthusiastic to bring Lord Nrsimhadeva to Mayapur. He asked Bhaktisiddhanta Dasa
and myself to draw some sketches. One day, quite spontaneously, he said that the Deity ’ s legs should be bent, ready to jump, He should be looking around ferociously, His fingers should be curled, and flames should be coming fromHis head. I sketched a Deity in this mood. The devotees liked it, and Pankajanghri Dasa agreed to worship Him. Radhapada Dasa, a wealthy devotee from Calcutta, offered to sponsor the sculpting and installing of the Deity. It seemed Lord Nrsimhadeva ’ s appearance in ISKCON Mayapur would be a simple, straight-forward affair. Radhapada Dasa promptly gave
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