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the mercy of Sarasvaté, you will realize My identity, give up your pride, and take shelter of Me. Then I will give you the gift of bhakti and send you out to preach devotional service again. So you can satisfy Me now by preaching the philosophy of dvaitädvaita (monism and dualism), keeping My identity secret. “‘Later, when I begin the saìkértana movement, I Myself will preach the essence of the four Vaiñëava philosophies. From Madhva I will receive two essential items: his complete defeat of the Mäyäväda philosophy, and his service to the Deity of Kåñëa, accepting the Deity as an eternal spiritual being. From Rämänuja I will accept two great teachings: the concept of bhakti unpolluted by karma and jïäna , and service to the devotees. From Viñëusvämé’s teachings I will accept two main elements: the sentiment of exclusive dependence on Kåñëa, and the path of räga‑bhakti . And from you I will receive two excellent principles: the necessity of taking shelter of Rädhä, and the high esteem for the gopés ’ love of Kåñëa.’” “When Gauracandra disappeared, Nimbärka wept out of love. After worshiping the feet of his gurus, he left for preaching kåñëa‑bhakti .” Nityänanda then pointed out to Jéva in the distance, Räma‑tértha, where Lord Balaräma killed the Koläsura demon and then took bath with the Yadus. This place is now known as Rukmapura, and it is situated on one end of the Navadvépa parikramä . During the month of Kärtika this place is especially glorious. Leaving behind Bilvapakña, Nityänanda Prabhu and the devotees went up toBharadväja‑öilä village. Nityänanda explained, “After seeing Gaìgä‑sägara, Bharadväja Muni came to this place. The great muni stayed here for some days and worshiped Lord Gauracandra. Satisfied by the worship, Lord Viçvambhara mercifully appeared before the muni and said to him, ‘ Your desire will be fulfilled. When I advent, you will see Me.’ “After speaking these words, the Lord disappeared and Bharadväja fainted in great ecstasy. After staying on this hill for some days, the muni departed to see other térthas . The common people call this place Bhäruiòäìgä. The scriptures consider this a major tértha .”
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