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of Nityänanda Prabhu. Although I am insignificant, I took that order on my head and acquired as much knowledge as I could. But though I studied all the books in Candradvépa, I could not get a suitable Vedänta teacher. The Lord ordered me to study Vedänta and reveal kåñëa‑bhakti conforming with the Vedänta‑sütras . So I have come to Navadvépa to Your lotus feet. Whatever You order, I will obey. By Your order, I will go to Jagannätha Puré and study Vedänta under Särvabhauma Bhaööäcärya.” Upon hearing the sweet words of Jéva, Nityänanda Prabhu embraced him and, unable to contain Himself, began weeping. “Listen, Jéva, to these confidential words. Rüpa and Sanätana know all the philosophy. The Lord ordered Me to tell you not to go stay in Puré. Everyone knows that you and your two uncles are pure servants of the Lord. The Lord ordered that you go to Väräëasé and thoroughly study Vedänta under Madhusüdana Väcaspati. From there, go to Våndävana, where you will get the mercy of Rüpa and Sanätana. Under Rüpa Gosvämé’s direction, worship Their Lordships Rädhä and Kåñëa, and thoroughly discuss scriptures such as Vedänta. You should preach that Çrémad Bhägavatam is the topmost scripture and the natural commentary on the Vedänta‑sütras .’ “Previously, Lord Caitanya bestowed His mercy on Särvabhauma Bhaööäcärya and explained Vedänta to him according to the Bhägavata tradition. Särvabhauma then taught this carefully to Madhusüdana in Puré. On the order of Çré Caitanya Mahäprabhu, Madhusüdana Väcaspati now resides in Väräëasé. Go there and meet him. “Externally he acts like a traditional Vedäntist, and many followers of Çaìkaräcärya study under him. Gradually, however, he gives them mercy by teaching them the precepts of Gauräìga through the Vedänta‑sütras . “At this time there is no necessity for a separate commentary on the Vedänta‑sütras , for the Bhägavatam explains all the sütras. When there will be need of another commentary, Çré Govinda‑bhäsya will be revealed. Along with Särvabhauma, Gopénatha Äcärya heard the Lord’s commentary. Later, by the wish of Çré Caitanya, Gopénatha Äcärya will take birth as Baladeva Vidyäbhüñaëa, and he will conquer Jaipur with his philosophical
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