Nityananda Caritamrta

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Lord Nityänanda’s Meeting with Çré Caitanya Mahäprabhu
about Lord Nityänanda’s arrival at Navadvépa will certainly obtain
the treasure of love and devotion.
Aware of Lord Nityänanda’s arrival in Navadvépa, Çré Viçvambhara
became extremely happy within His heart. The Lord
had already, on some pretext or other, disclosed the news of
Nityänanda Prabhu’s arrival to the Vaiñëavas. However, none of
them could understand the meaning of His words. Lord Viçvambhara
had said, “Within a day or two, an exalted personality
will come here.”
By providence, Lord Nityänanda arrived at Navadvépa that
very day. Lord Viçvambhara, after completing His worship of
Lord Viñëu, came and sat with the Vaiñëavas. The Lord said
to everyone, “Today I had a wonderful dream. I saw a beautiful
chariot, bedecked with an auspicious flag, came and stop near
My door. Seated upon that chariot was a remarkable personality.
He carried a large plough on His shoulder, and He appeared
very restless. He had a stick tucked into His clothing, and He
carried a pitcher in His left hand. He was dressed in blue garments,
and a blue cädara covered His chest. A wonderful earring
hung from His left ear. By His features, I assume He is none
other than Haladhara Balaräma.
“He repeatedly asked, ‘Is this the house of Nimäi Paëòita?’
“I have never seen such a noble and powerful personality.
He was effulgent and He was dressed as an avadhüta, or mendicant.
I was struck with wonder just by seeing Him. I asked Him,
‘Who are you?’ He smilingly replied, ‘I am Your brother. We will
meet tomorrow and get to know one another.’ By hearing His
words, My happiness increased. I consider Myself as being very
similar to that personality.”
Speaking like this, Lord Caitanya became absorbed in
an ecstatic trance and began to roar loudly in the mood of
Haladhara Balaräma. The Lord demanded, “Bring Me wine!”
His loud voice almost shattered the ears of everyone present.
Çréväsa Paëòita then said, “Please listen, O Gosäi! The wine
that You are asking for is right here in front of You. Only those
You give it to can relish it.”
All the devotees remained trembling at a distant place. They
all thought there must be some reason behind the Lord’s actions. The
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