Nityananda Caritamrta
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Lord Nityänanda’s Stay With Çréväsa and His Vyäsa-püjä Ceremony<br />
in Their internal moods. They became absorbed in an ecstatic<br />
trance so that They became unmindful of Their clothing. The<br />
Vaiñëavas tried to quiet Them, but failed in all their attempts.<br />
Who can hold Those who hold the three worlds? Both Lords<br />
were intoxicated due to relishing the kértana.<br />
“Chant more! Chant more!” Çré Gaurasundara loudly exclaimed.<br />
His entire body became wet due to His tears of ecstasy.<br />
Fulfilling His desire to be with Nityänanda, Lord Caitanya lost<br />
all external awareness and floated on the ocean of bliss. The<br />
dancing of Viçvambhara was so astonishing that while dancing,<br />
His lotus feet would often touch His head.<br />
As Lord Nityänanda danced, the earth shook. All the Vaiñëavas<br />
thought there were earthquakes. The two Lords thus<br />
danced in ecstasy. Who can describe Their happiness? To reveal<br />
the glories of Lord Nityänanda, Lord Viçvambhara suddenly<br />
climbed on the throne of Lord Viñëu in the mood of Lord<br />
Balaräma. The Lord, overwhelmed by the mood of Balaräma,<br />
repeatedly demanded, “Bring wine, bring wine!”<br />
“Give me a plough and club right away!” Çré Gaurasundara<br />
said to Çré Nityänanda. Instructed by Lord Caitanya, Lord Nityänanda<br />
placed something in His hands, and He accepted it.<br />
Some of the devotees saw only the movements of hands and<br />
nothing else. Someone directly saw the plough and club. Only<br />
one who favored by the Lord can understand Him. Others, even<br />
if they see the Lord, cannot recognize Him. This is a very confidential<br />
pastime. Only a few persons were that were favored by<br />
Lord Nityänanda were able to perceive it.<br />
Receiving a plough and club from Lord Nityänanda, Lord<br />
Gaurasundara became mad with ecstasy and asked for väruëé<br />
(honeyed wine). Everyone was confused, unable to decide what<br />
to do. They simply looked at each other’s faces. Finally, after due<br />
consideration, the devotees brought a pitcher of Ganges water<br />
and gave it to the Lord. Everyone offered water and the Lord<br />
drank it. On all sides, the devotees recited prayers glorifying<br />
Lord Balaräma.<br />
The Lord repeatedly called out, “Näòä! Näòä!” The Lord<br />
moved His head back and forth asking for Näòä repeatedly.<br />
None of the devotees could grasp the meaning of this word. The<br />
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