Parikramä‑khaëòa
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“The Lord was as brilliant as a hundred suns, and He attracted the minds of the yogis. He appeared with the Païca‑tattva. How extraordinary was that form! His form had a beautiful golden hue. Around His neck was a garland of flowers, and His glittering ornaments illuminated all directions. His glance was beautiful, His hair was long and curled, and a dot of sandalwood decorated His forehead. He wore threefolded cloth, a shining thread, and His neck was decorated with a beautiful jasmine garland. Seeing this form, the åñis were enchanted and they humbly petitioned, ‘ We surrender to Your lotus feet. Please give us devotion.’ “Hearing the åñis’ prayer, Gaurahari replied, ‘ Listen åñis . Give up all desires, the chains of jïäna and karma , and just discuss topics of Kåñëa. Within a short time I will unfold My lélä in Navadvépa. Then you will see My pastimes of näma‑saìkértana . But now, keep this subject a secret. Worship Kåñëa at Kumärahaööa at the ghäöa made by you.’ “When Lord Gauräìga disappeared, the seven åñis went to Kumärahaööa. At this place now you see seven öéläs , or hillocks. These seven hills are arranged in the same pattern as the seven åñis in the sky (the constellation). By living here one will receive Gaurahari without having to undergo a strict process of rules and regulations. “To the south of this see one stream, the very pure Gomaté River. Beside it is Naimiñäraëya. At the beginning of Kali‑yuga, the åñis headed by Çaunaka heard about Gauräìga from the mouth of Suta. Whoever reads the Puräëas here during the month of Kärtika becomes free from all distress, becomes absorbed in the pastimes of Gauräìga, and easily attains Våndävana. Giving up his bull carrier, Çiva once mounted Çré Haàsa‑vähana, Brahmä’s swan, and came here to hear the recitation of the Puräëas . Along with his followers, he sang the glories of Gaura. While singing and dancing, the followers surrounded Çiva, and shouting the name of Gaurahari, threw heaps of flowers all around.” On hearing the words of Nityänanda, Jéva became spiritually excited and began rolling on the ground in ecstasy as he tasted the influence of the dhäma . The devotees spent the day there in the association of Nityänanda and the next day they went to take darçana of Puñkara.
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