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Then later, people will again live there, and it will be famous as one of the glories of Nadia. Jéva, today stay in Mäyäpur and tomorrow we will go to Sémantadvépa.” Hearing this, Jéva then said, “One question has arisen. Please listen. When Gaìgädevé again uncovers Mäyäpur, by what signs will the devotees be able to rediscover the concealed sites?” Hearing this, Nityänanda Prabhu answered with nectarlike words, “Listen, Jéva, when the Ganges covers this place, one corner of Mäyäpur will remain intact. Many yavanas will take up residence there, yet the name will remain Mäyäpur. About one thousand meters southwest of the remaining place, one will see a slightly raised area covered with vegetation. That will indicate Jagannätha Miçra’s house. Ten meters from there is the Våddha Çiva temple. From such measurement one will be able to discern everything. A pond called Çiva‑çobä will be seen, indicating the previous bank of the Ganges. In this way, by the Lord’s wish, the devotees will reveal the lost places. Know this for certain. At the end of four hundred years, the task of recovering the lost térthas will begin.” Çré Jéva said, “O Lord, what is the reason for the name Antardvépa?” Nityänanda Prabhu answered, “At the end of Dväpara‑yuga, Brahmä undertook austerities here with a desire to achieve Gauräìga’s mercy. Brahmä had tried to deceive Govinda by stealing the cowherd boys and calves, but when he saw he was defeated by his own tricks, he became miserable and regretted his offense. He entreated Kåñëa with many prayers, and Kåñëa forgave him. But later, Brahmä considered, ‘ Thinking that I am the creator of the universe is useless. Simply because of this fault I have been deprived of kåñëa‑prema and enjoyment of the rasas of Våndävana. If I could have taken birth as a cowherd boy, I could have easily served the master of the gopés . Although I was not able to achieve the nectar of those pastimes, now, when Gauräìga appears, I will not fall prey to my wicked mind!’ “Thinking like this, Brahmä began meditating and performing austerities in Antardvépa. After many days, Gauracandra mercifully came and said, ‘ O Brahmä, I am satisfied with your austerities. I have come to fulfill your desire.’
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