Nityananda Caritamrta
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ÇRÉ NITYÄNANDA CARITÄMÅTA<br />
however, not seeing Lord Nityänanda. Lord Nityänanda could<br />
understand the manifestation of Lord Gauracandra. He resided<br />
in Våndävana, waiting for this auspicious moment. Understanding<br />
that His Lord had revealed Himself, Lord Nityänanda immediately<br />
went to Navadvépa and stayed at the house of Nandana<br />
Äcärya 2 .<br />
Nandana Äcärya was a mahä-bhägavata, a pure devotee of<br />
the Lord. He saw Lord Nityänanda, who is non-different from<br />
Lord Balaräma, as being as effulgent as the sun. Lord Nityänanda<br />
was dressed as an avadhüta, or mendicant. He possessed a very attractive<br />
body. He was always in a deep and sober mood. Lord<br />
Nityänanda chanted the holy names of Kåñëa throughout<br />
the day and night. He was the abode of Lord Caitanya’s mercy<br />
within the three worlds. He often shouted loudly because of His<br />
ecstasy, being maddened with love of God.<br />
The enchanting beauty of His face defeated millions of<br />
moons. His sweet smile enlivened all the people of the world.<br />
His beautiful brilliant teeth were just like rows of pearls, and<br />
His two broad lotus eyes increased the beauty of His face. His<br />
hands reached to His knees and His chest was very broad. His<br />
lotus feet were expert in walking. Lord Nityänanda spoke to<br />
everyone with burning compassion. Hearing the words from<br />
His lotus mouth completely destroyed one’s bondage to fruitive<br />
activities.<br />
When <strong>Nityananda</strong> Prabhu arrived in Nadia, all the people<br />
there began to chant, “Jaya Jaya!” Who is so expert to describe<br />
Lord Nityänanda’s glories? It is Lord Nityänanda who broke the<br />
sannyäsa daëòa of Lord Gaurasundara. It is He who enlivened<br />
all the fallen foolish traders of Bengal. If anyone simply chants<br />
His holy names, he will certainly be purified. Seeing Lord<br />
Nityänanda, Nandana Äcärya became very happy. He<br />
offered Him lunch and kept Him at his house. Whoever hears<br />
2 Nandana Äcärya was the son of Caturbhuja Paëòita, a resident<br />
of Navadvépa. Çrémän Mahäprabhu, Çré Nityänanda Prabhu and Çré<br />
Advaita Prabhu stayed at his house during the course of Their pastimes.<br />
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