Chapter One
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In the Chändogya Upaniñad it is also stated: “Within the golden abode, is the golden effulgent Lord, with effulgent hair, effulgent beard, and effulgent from head to foot. His eyes are like the petals of a lotus opening in the morning sun. He is called ut, or transcendental. He is beyond all sins. He who knows this Lord also becomes transcendental to all sin.” Similarly, in the Muëòaka Upaniñad a description is given of the spiritual, effulgent, golden abode. That is none other than the spotless Yogapéöha within Mäyäpur. It is stated there: “Those who are truly in knowledge understand that within the golden covering is situated the pure Lord, uncontaminated by passion ( virajam ), absolute and indivisible ( niñkalam 1 ), the light of lights. “Those persons without material desire who worship the supreme pure person and understand the supreme spiritual abode, which is ornamented with all spiritual variety, surpass this material world.” O devotees, now listen attentively to the Caitanya Upaniñad’s statement which glorifies Navadvépa: Again he (Pippaläyana) asked a question. “O Lord, how can the people of Kali‑yuga who are immersed in sinful life attain liberation? Please tell me who is the worshipable Lord and what is the mantra for Kali‑yuga.” He (Brahmä) replied, “Listen, as I speak this confidential knowledge to you.On thebankof theGanges inNavadvépa‑dhäma, which is nondifferent from Goloka, the all‑pervading Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda, will appear in His two‑armed formas LordGaura, a great saint and powerful mystic who is above the three modes of nature and is the emblem of transcendental activity. He will preach the cult of devotion throughout the world.” Thus ends the First Chapter of the Navadvépa‑ dhäma‑mähätmya, Pramäëa‑khaëòa.
1. The indivisible Lord is the combined form of Rädhä and Kåñëa or Lord Gauräìga.
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