Ecstatic Waves of Navadvépa
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in meditating on the lotus feet of Gauräìga. No longer do they desire to merge in the effulgence of the Lord. When will I wander in the forest and come to the place of the çiva‑liìga ? Sitting there, I will meditate on Gauräìga’s lotus feet, and then I will see a beautiful goddess not far off. When she notices me, I will pay my respects and ask, “What is your name mother?” With tears in her eyes, she will reply, “Listen son, my sorrow is impossible to tell. There are five types of liberation, and I have been given the name of Säyujya, or Nirväëa. My four sisters, Sälokya, Särüpya, Sämépya, and Särñöi, have gone to Vaikuëöhapura leaving me here embarassed. “By the mercy of Çiva, Dattatreya and other sages gave me their earnest attention for some time, but finally they gave me up and people say they took up residence in Rudradvépa. Uselessly I am now looking for them. Where and when will I find them? Gauräìga has liberated everyone but is merciless tome. Therefore I will find a place to give up my life. That place will be called Nidaya [Merciless].” Just hearing her name, Säyujya, my heart will tremble as if in fear of the witch Pütanä. In great fear I will close my eyes and drop to the ground. Then some great person will touch me, and I will rise and see before me the figure of Çiva, dancing and singing out, “Omerciful son of Çacé, give mercy to all living entities. Drive away all fear!” I will fall at Mahädeva’s feet and pray for my own purification. Being merciful, he will place his feet on my head and give me the essence of all teaching. “Listen, devotion to Çré Kåñëa is the essence; striving for jïäna , karma , yoga, and mukti is useless. By my mercy you will conquer mäyä and quickly attain the shade of Gaura’s lotus feet. To the south, see Çré Pulina, so attractive. That is Våndävana within Navadvépa. Go there to witness Kåñëa’s pastimes. Soon you will attain Rädhä’s lotus feet.” After giving his instructions, Çiva will disappear. I will bow down and then continue on, crying all the while. Viewing Çré Pulina for some time, I will fall unconscious to the earth with my voice choked and throat gurgling.
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