Nityananda Caritamrta

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The Deliverance of Jagäi and Mädhäi
to meet Lord Viçvambhara, who was sitting inside His house. He
appeared very charming, His beauty conquering that of Cupid.
The Lord was seated, surrounded by many Vaiñëavas, explaining
the truth of Himself to the assembly, just as Lord
Näräyaëa, the Lord of Çvetadvépa, had previously instructed
great sages, headed by Sanaka.
In this way, Nityänanda and Haridäsa arrived before the
Lord to report the day’s activities. They said, “Today we saw two
drunkards who still claim to be brähmaëas. We politely asked
them to chant the holy names of Kåñëa, but they chased us in
anger. We are fortunate to be alive.”
The Lord asked, “Who were those two drunkards? What
are their names? Being brähmaëas, why are they acting in such
a degraded manner?”
Gaìgädäsa and Çréväsa Paëòita, who were sitting in the
assembly, described all the sinful activities committed by the
drunkards. “O Lord, their names are Jagäi and Mädhäi,” they
said. “They are sons of a pious brähmaëa, but due to bad association,
they have become exceedingly degraded. Indeed, they cannot
live without wine for even a single day. The people of Nadia
are very afraid of them. There is no house in Nadia where these
two have not committed theft. There is no end to their sins. O
Gosäi, You must have seen them and know everything.”
“Yes, yes, I know them very well. If they come here, I will cut
them both to pieces,” Lord Caitanya replied.
“You can do whatever You want, but as long as these two
drunkards are around, I am not going to preach,” Nityänanda
said. “Why do You needlessly brag about Yourself? First, make
them chant the names of Govinda. By nature, a pious person
chants the holy names of Kåñëa, but these two drunkards do
nothing but commit sinful activities. If You deliver these two
drunkards by awarding them devotional service, then Your reputation
as the deliverer of the fallen souls will have meaning.
Your glories were broadcast after delivering Me, but Your reputation
will be enhanced to a much greater extent if You deliver
these two fallen souls.”
“These drunkards were already delivered the moment
they had Your darçana,” Lord Viçvambhara smilingly replied.
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