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That Kåñëa is fully manifest in the form of Gaurahari, and that Våndävana is fully manifest in the form of Navadvépa‑dhäma. I eternally reside as Lord Gauräìga in Navadvépa, the topmost abode in the universe. By My mercy that dhäma has come within Bhü‑maëòala, yet it remains without a scent of mäyä . This is the verdict of scripture. If you say that Navadvépa is part of thematerial world, then your devotion will dwindle day by day. I have placed this spiritual abode within the material world by My desire and inconceivable energy. Simply by reading scriptures one will not get the highest truth, for the highest truth surpasses all reasoning power. Only the devotees can understand by My mercy.’ “Hearing this, the sober‑minded Rämänuja was agitated with love for Gauräìga. He said, ‘ Lord, Your pastimes are truly astounding. The scriptures cannot know Your opulences. Why isn’t gauräìga‑lélä clearly described in the scriptures? When I closely examine the çruti and Puräëas , I find only some hint of the Gaura‑tattva. After hearing Your instructions, my doubts are gone and the sweet mellows of Gauräìga’s pastimes have arisen in my heart. If You order me, after going to Navadvépa I will preach gaura‑lélä throughout the three worlds. I will give people evidence from the hidden scriptures and establish devotional service to Gauräìga throughout the universe. Please instruct me.’ “Seeing Rämänuja’s eagerness, Jagannätha said, ‘ Rämänuja, do not broadcast like this. Keep the confidential pastimes of Gauräìga secret. Only after Gauräìga has finished His pastimes will the general public receive them. For now, preach däsya‑rasa , while in your heart worship Gauräìga constantly.’ “Taking the Lord’s advice, Rämänuja secretly cultured his attraction for Navadvépa. So that Gauräìga’s pastimes were not revealed prematurely, Lord Näräyaëa then led Rämänuja here to Vaikuëöhapura and mercifully showed Rämänuja His transcendental form served by Çré, Bhü, and Nélä. Rämänuja considered himself fortunate to obtain darçana of his worshipable Lord, when suddenly he saw the Lord assume the enchanting form of Gaurasundara, the son of Jagannätha Miçra. Rämänuja swooned at the brilliance of the form. Then Gauräìga put His lotus feet on the head of Rämänuja, who was thus divinely inspired
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