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ocean alongwith his ancestors. Alongwith one thousand ancestors, he attains Goloka after death no matter where he dies. “O Jéva, this place is unlimitedly glorious because Çré Caitanya danced here many times. Also see here the houses of Gaìgädäsa and Saïjaya Däsa, which are always pleasing. “O learned one, now hear the glories of this beautiful pond to the east. Although it is now known as Balläl‑dighi, it was variously described in Satya‑yuga. At that time, Påthu Mahäräja was leveling the rough places of the earth by cutting down the hills. As he began leveling this area, a great effulgence came forth. When the workers told this to Påthu Mahäräja, he came to see the phenomenon. As he was a çaktyäveça‑avatära , an empowered incarnation, by meditation he understood that this place was Navadvépa. He kept the glories of this place secret at that time and ordered that a kuëòa be established there. This kuëòa thus became celebrated as Påthu‑kuëòa throughout Navadvépa‑dhäma. The villagers felt indescribable bliss on drinking the pure water of this kuëòa . “Later, King Lakñmaëa Sena dug out the kuëòa and made it bigger and deeper. Desiring to deliver his forefathers, he named it Balläl‑dighi [after his father, Balläl Sena]. See that beautiful hill. Lakñmaëa Sena’s house, now broken with the passing of time, once stood there. “All these places are ornaments of Navadvépa which various kings established to gain pious credits. Later, the yavana kings desecrated this place, therefore the devotees no longer worship here. The earth itself is very pure, but no one lives here due to fear of the impure yavana’s association. Because a great offense was committed to the Deity of the Lord, the devotees gave up this place.” Saying this, Nityänanda Prabhu roared loudly and went on to nearby Simuliyä. He then described that place to Jéva, “Know this to be Sémantadvépa. Saints know Sémantadvépa to be on the border of Navadvépa on the south bank of the Ganges. In time, the Ganges will devour all but one sacred portion, named Simuliyä, where materialistic people will worship Pärvaté. Listen to the story.
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