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consort, Gauri, achieved all their desires by always singing the name of Gauräìga. The independent Lord Nityänanda then walked with the devotees to Gädigächä village. When they arrived there, He smiled and said, “This island is named Godrumadvépa. Surabhi stays here eternally. When Indra was overcome by Kåñëa’s illusory energy, he proudly flooded Gokula with rain. The Lord, however, carefully protected Gokula by lifting Govardhana mountain. Thus Indra’s pride was crushed, and he understood Kåñëa’s identity. He therefore fell down at Kåñëa’s lotus feet to mitigate his offense. The son of Nanda mercifully forgave Indra and pacified him. “Still, Indra remained fearful, so he approached Surabhi and said, ‘ I cannot understand Kåñëa’s pastimes, and for that reason I committed a great offense. I have heard that in Kali‑yuga Vrajendra‑suta will perform wonderful pastimes in Nadia. But I fear that I will again fall into illusion and commit offense. As you are Surabhi, a desire cow, you know everything. Kindly tell me what I should do now.’ “Surabhi answered, ‘ Let us go to Navadvépa‑dhäma and worship Nimäi.’ “They came here and worshiped Lord Gauräìga. Since the worship of Gauräìga is easy, the results are easy to attain. By chanting Gauräìga’s name, tears of love filled their eyes and they quickly attained Gauräìga’s darçana . “How extraordinary was His charming form! Gauräìga was gently smiling and His voice was choked with love, for He was a reservoir of nectar. The Lord said, ‘ I know your wish. I will soon appear in Nadia town. At that time you will serve Me, and the net of mäyä will no longer catch you.’ “The Lord vanished, and Surabhi remained here beside a banyan tree, constantly serving Gauräìga’s lotus feet. Therefore this place is called Godruma [ go —cow; druma —tree]. At this place the devotees’ desires are fulfilled. One who builds a cottage and worships here will easily become absorbed in Çré Caitanya’s lotus feet. “Märkaëòeya, the son of Måkaëòa, once lived on this island during the flood of devastation. The muni was awarded a lifetime of seven kalpas . Seeing the great danger during the devastation
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