Chapter Fifteen
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Navadvépa‑dhäma is very dear to Me, the Mäyäväda philosophy has no place here. On My behalf, Våddha Çiva and Prauòhä Mäyä spread the imaginary impersonal interpretations of scriptures, but only to those people who envy the devotees of the Lord. In this way I cheat them. Since this Navadvépa‑dhäma is generally a place for My devotees, not for the envious, you should go somewhere else. Do not contaminate the inhabitants of Navadvépa.’ “Realizing the truth about Navadvépa in his dream and with devotion instilled in his heart, he went elsewhere. “In this Rudradvépa, the eleven Rudras reside. Headed by Néla‑lohita Çiva, the Rudras chant Gauräìga’s glories and constantly dance in bliss. As the demigods watch their dancing, they become happy and shower flowers from the sky. “One time, Viñëusvämé came here during the course of his tour to defeat opposing philosophies. He stayed the night with his followers here in Rudradvépa. The disciples began dancing and singing, ‘ Hari bol!’ while Viñëusvämé recited prayers from the çruti . Pleased by the discussion of bhakti , Néla‑lohita mercifully appeared there. Upon Çiva’s arrival in the assembly, Viñëusvämé became startled. He folded his hands in prayer and recited appropriate praises. Çiva spoke to him, ‘ All of you Vaiñëavas are dear to me. Your discussion on devotional service has pleased me. Ask a boon, and I will grant it. There is nothing I will not give to the Vaiñëavas.’ “Viñëusvämé offered his daëòavats and, filled with ecstatic love, he said, ‘ Give us this one gift; that henceforth we will perfect a sampradäya teaching devotional service.’ “In great bliss, Rudra consented and named the sampradäya after himself. Thus Viñëusvämé’s sampradäya is called the Rudra‑sampradäya. With the mercy of Rudra, Viñëusvämé stayed here and worshiped Gauracandra with a desire to attain love of God. “Gauräìga appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘ By Rudra’s mercy you have become My devotee. You are fortunate to attain the treasure of bhakti in Navadvépa. Now go out and preach the philosophy of çuddhädvaita (purified monism). The time of My appearance on earth will soon come. At that time you will appear in the form of Çré Vallabha Bhaööa. You will meet Me in Puré, and you will perfect your sampradäya when you go to Mahävana.’
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