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difference between Våndävana and Navadvépa, only the different manifestations of rasa makes them distinct. “The dhäma is eternally perfect, fully spiritual, and unlimited. Those whose intelligence is tinged with dull matter cannot approach there. But, under the influence of the hlädiné‑çakti , the energy governing bliss, the living entities give up material paths and by the strength of perfect knowledge attain their eternal spiritual activity of devotional service. The whole of Navadvépa is a spiritual manifestation, for at this holy place Çré Gauräìga performed His transcendental activities. “People with material vision see Navadvépa as made of material elements; for them mäyä covers the eternal dhäma . Actually mäyä does not exist in Navadvépa, for it is not a material place influenced by time, nor are the living entities there subject to material troubles. But, as the living entity becomes bound by his fruitive activities, under illusion he perceives the dhäma to be a material place. “Thus I have related the truth of Navadvépa‑dhäma. O Jéva, please consider all this with a pure heart.” Aspiring for the shade of the lotus feet of Nitäi and Jähnavä, Bhaktivinoda reveals these confidential topics.
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