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with devotional service and sent them into the world to preach. Rämänuja, Madhva, and Viñëusvämé are three of these men. You are the fourth of these great devotees. Çré, Lakñmé, accepted Rämänuja, Brahmä accepted Madhväcärya, Rudra accepted Viñëusvämé, and we, meeting you today, have the good fortune to teach you. This is our intention. Previously we were engaged in meditating on the Brahman, but by the Lord’s mercy that sinful act has gone away. Now that I know the sweet taste of pure devotional service, I have written one book named Sanat‑kumära Saàhitä . You should receive initiation into its teachings.’ “Seeing his guru’s mercy, the wise Nimbärka quickly took his bath in the Ganges and returned. He offered obeisances and humbly said, ‘ O deliverer of the fallen, please deliver this low rascal.’ “The four brothers gave him the Rädhä‑Kåñëa mantra and instructed him how to worship Rädhä and Kåñëa filled with sentiments of great love, called bhäva‑marga . Having obtained that mantra , Nimbäditya resided at this sacred place and worshiped according to the injunctions of that saàhitä . “Rädhä and Kåñëa bestowed Their mercy by appearing before Nimbärka. Lighting up all directions and gently smiling, They said, ‘ You are very fortunate. You have performed sädhana in Navadvépa, Our dear abode. Here We take on one form, as the son of Çacédevé.’ “While saying this, They combined in one form as Gauräìga. Nimbärka was astounded on seeing that form and exclaimed, ‘ Never have I seen or heard of such a remarkable form anywhere!’ “Mahäprabhu said, ‘ Please keep this form secret now. Just preach kåñëa‑bhakti and the pastimes of Rädhä and Kåñëa, for I am very happy in those pastimes. When I appear as Gauräìga, I will enjoy educational pastimes. At that time, you will take birth in Kashmir and tour India as a champion scholar out to defeat all opponents. Your name will be Keçava Kaçméré, and you will be celebrated everywhere for your great learning. While wandering on tour, you will come to Mäyäpur. The learned scholars of Navadvépa will flee when they hear your name, but I will be intoxicated with learning and take pleasure in defeating you. By
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