Nityananda Caritamrta
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Lord Nityänanda Delivers the Thieves at the House of Hiraëya Paëòita<br />
though a person falls heavily on the ground, mother Earth again<br />
becomes kind to him. Similarly, even if one commits offenses<br />
at Your lotus feet, he is ultimately saved from further misery by<br />
Your remembrance.<br />
“O Lord, You forgive all kinds of offenses and display mercy<br />
on the fallen souls. I am the most sinful person because I kill<br />
brähmaëas and cows. You will not find anyone more offensive<br />
than me. Still, even the most sinful person, if he takes shelter<br />
of Your lotus feet, then You will liberate him without a doubt.<br />
You protect the lives of all living beings from their very birth.<br />
You are the ultimate deliverer of everyone. Anyone who remembers<br />
You will be freed from ignorance and easily go back<br />
to Godhead.”<br />
In this way, the brähmaëa prayed to Nityänanda Prabhu<br />
while crying aloud. Such are the pastimes of the Avadhüta.<br />
Hearing the brähmaëa’s prayers, everyone was struck with wonder.<br />
They all offered him respects.<br />
“O Lord, I now take Your leave forever,” the brähmaëa addressed<br />
the Lord. “I do not want to maintain this sinful body<br />
anymore. Because I was envious of You, I should end my life by<br />
jumping into the Ganges as atonement.”<br />
Upon hearing the brähmaëa’s truthful words, the Lord and<br />
all the devotees became very pleased. “O brähmaëa, you are indeed<br />
fortunate,” the Lord said. “You are a staunch devotee of<br />
Lord Kåñëa, birth after birth. Otherwise, why did He bestow<br />
mercy upon you like this? Who could experience such a wonderful<br />
influence except a devotee? Lord Çré Caitanya has incarnated<br />
to deliver all the fallen souls. There is no doubt about this.<br />
“Listen, O brähmaëa, I will accept all your sinful reactions,<br />
but you must not sin again. From now on, do not steal or commit<br />
violence toward anyone. Lead a pious life by always chanting<br />
the holy names of Lord Hari. You will then be able to deliver<br />
others. Assemble all the plunderers and preach to them that<br />
they should lead a pious life.”<br />
Lord Nityänanda took off His garland and happily placed<br />
it around the brähmaëa’s neck. Everyone loudly chanted, “Jaya!<br />
Jaya!” The brähmaëa clutched Nityänanda Prabhu’s feet and with<br />
a faltering voice, began to pray: “O my dear Lord Nityänanda, sav-<br />
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