20231115 - Chapter 4 - Śrī Caitanya-bhakta-mahimā part 5

Recording of a spiritual discourse (Nov 15, 2023) by Jaya Pataka Swami on Sri Chaitanya-bhakta-mahimā (Chapter 4, part 5). The speaker reads and translates verses praising Lord Chaitanya and Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur’s commentary, emphasizing that offering one’s heart to Lord Gauranga brings Krishna-prema even without advanced sadhana. Practical guidance is given to devotees facing family opposition (chant, patiently explain, ignore insults, emulate Haridas Thakur who chanted more when insulted). The session includes Q&A, devotional chanting, community announcements about a physical book table and distribution, and a prayer for the guru’s recovery.
Gaura Bhaktavaranda Krishna Pangun Langai Tegrim Sri Gurum Dinatarinam Sri Chaitanyami Shalam.
That's it, Hare Krishna. Dear devotees, today we will continue with the commentation on Sri Chaitanya Chandramitam by.
Shlas Prabhodananda Saraswatipatman Mahapurushamani Nam Sura Munisharanam Nijam Padam Nigama Nikhil Sutir Shiro Bhosan Upa Nish upon Ishmalar Mriga Nijo Padavad Mahapurush Obhimani Munichestha Among Devotam Ghanar Gaurva Binashkari Shochinand Madrish Jonero and Bhakti Rk.
Translation of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur's Bengali translation the Upanishads that are the crest jewel of all the Vedic scriptures search after Lord Caitanya who destroys the pride of those who are unaware of his lotus feet but who think themselves as great personalities such as the best of demigods and sages. Such sun is shown to the eyes of a person like me. Oh, who else can be more fortunate in this world than the one who has made the son of Sachi Devi to come within the range of the eye of a person even like me a ho. So.
Srila Prabhupada had blessed all his.
Followers so Srila Prabhupada had blessed all his followers so that they could see.
Her son of Mother Sachi that they.
Could see the son of Mother Sachi.
And he asked coming before their eyes.
And he was coming before their eyes.
So we are not so fortunate.
We are not so fortunate.
But actually Prabhupada had made a good portion for us.
But actually RLA Prabhupada had made our good fortune for us by his mercy. We are able to see Lord Chaitanya.
By saying the transcendental form of.
By which we are able to see the transcendental form of Lord Chaitanya. So there are different Upanishads and different Vedas who are trying to see Krishna Chaitanya who are trying to see Krishna Chaitanya.
They don't understand.
Although Lord Chaitanya is very humble, they don't understand. Although Lord Chaitanya is very humble, he's.
Actually a supreme life and calm as a son.
He is actually the supreme Lord who have come as the son of Mother Sachi. Next verse, number 30.
Puri Purna Kaam Hondehonai.
Even though devoid of all sadhana A person become full. A person become full. Obtaining Krishna Prema which is the super excellent goal of life. By offering his heart to Lord Gauranga who is wonderful with supreme opulence.
Normally.
One fully absorbs oneself inside.
So normally one fully absorbs oneself in.
Sadhana like that hope to realize Krishna.
By that they hope to realize Krishna. Actually.
Lord Chaitanya is so merciful.
But actually Lord Chaitanya is so merciful.
That he gives Ka Prem freely.
But he gives Ka Prem freely.
Someone offers the heart to Lord Chaitanya.
If someone offers the heart to Lord Caitanya.
That person.
Then that person becomes filled with Krishna Prema. Only this much.
Any question?
Any questions? Any question.
You know, so on. And I think that I'm not very great Sadhaka.
So someone might think I'm not a very great Sadhaka.
I can't get the mercy of Lord Chaitanya.
I can't get the mercy of Lord Caitanya.
But here in this verse.
But here in this verse it says.
That simply by offering our heart.
It says that simply by offering your heart to Lord Goranga he can get Krishna Prema who are ready? Okay. I hope you are ready to offer your heart to Lord Gauranga. Question I want to ask what is okay there Mataji? I can't understand. You have to grammatically rectify that and please send it again. There are devotees who are facing lots of problem from their families in doing bhakti. So what should my answer to them to make them keep going? There are devotees who are facing problem because of the family because they are practicing devotional service. So what should this devotee tell them? To motivate them so that to get them going in devotional service.
They have taken problems from the family?
Yeah. They're getting problem from the family. Yeah. Gating problems. The family is giving them problems.
Huh?
Get them going.
What sadh? Giving problems.
So what should we tell to the devotee to whom the family is giving problems? Tell them Haribol.
Wow. And then I don't know why. Because finally giving problems.
I don't know why this family is giving problems to the devotee.
And he asked a question.
He asked a question how to keep them motivated. How to keep them motivated.
So does that mean that because of the problems offered by the family does.
That mean that because of the problems offered by the family they are not motivated?
I mean this hotel world we have ups and downs.
I mean in this material world we have ups and downs.
And Adi Atmic, Adi Bhartik Adi Devic.
In there Adi Atmic, Adi Bhotik, Adi Devicles.
So we should get some miseries.
We should get some miseries.
So that we don't think that material life is very nice.
That we don't think that the material life is very nice.
Material life not nice.
Material life is not nice. Lots of crazy people who like to cause trouble.
So.
Somehow other you have to have to chant Hare Krishna.
Explain things.
What? What was the Gurumaj?
Some people you explain things.
Some people you explain things.
Some people. Yeah, I ignore things.
Some people you ignore.
Ignore.
Ignore things. Because.
What is useful information?
Because what is useful for each person? It may vary.
One thing is just because of other people.
One thing is just because of other people.
We want chanting and serving.
We don't give up chanting and serving.
I'm still.
In some way, if you can. If in some way you can instill enthusiasm to these people and then do that and then. So you do that and then do that.
If not Hare Raj Thakur. Hare Krishna.
If not, be like Haridas Thakur. He was always chanting Hare Krishna.
Shall them.
They.
Somehow made Harida Taka feel insulted.
Some of them made Harida Stakur feel insulted.
And they would say.
And the children would say Hare Kirna, Hare Ka.
And then.
Then Harida Stakur would chant more, covering his ears. Oh no. Hare Krishna. Hare Krishna. So they thought, oh, making fun of him hurts. So they would chant more and more.
That's why Haridas Thakur was inwardly very healthy.
So in this way Harida's Thakur was inwardly very happy.
Because they were chanting.
Because they were chanting more Hare Ka.
But that was by looking that he was suffering.
But that was by looking that he was suffering.
So what works?
So what works for each person making a funny face makes him chant more. All right then. All right. Hare Krishna Gurudev. Okay. Please accept my humble obeisances.
I saw that.
Okay. In this flickering world, flickering mind how to offer our heart easily to Lord Gauranga, your servant. Shri Gauranga Priya Devidasi.
What this world is like?
Lord Chaitanya knows what this world is like.
I do. Attempt to offer your heart.
If you attempt to offer your heart to Lord Gauranga, he will accept that. Devotees from Pune. Guruma, There are two devotees from Pune. Shri Goranga Priya Devi Dasi. I think the one who asked question just now, Radhananda Prabhu is a disciple of Lokunath. Swami Shri Goranga Priya is your disciple. And their children Vaishnavi and Yadunand, they are here. Guru Maharaj where are they? Yeah, so they're requesting for your blessings. Can we proceed with the announcement? Announcement?
So Guru Maharaj is blessing one and all those who are present here and virtually present in Zoom. Krishna, there's a physical book table of Guru Maharaj. Is personal book table right behind you. Before you leave, please do pay your visit there. You can serve Guru Maharaj distributing books by sponsoring there or buying and selling from there. Whatever books sold from that are sponsored, the books will be distributed in the name of Guru Maharaj and the points will go to Guru Maharaj in the international San Girth Letter newsletter. I mean so. Dear fortunate devotees. Dear fortunate devotees. Welcome to Guru Maharaj's virtual book table. Today we have from Kasadesh Dauji Balai, one Bhagavad Gita and our Nithya Sevai, Bala Chandra Chenna, Gandharvika Devidasi, Balavrinda, four small books. Also this devotees get a special Narasimha Puja in a few hours from now in Sidham Mayapur. All of you devotees please bless them by calling out Nitai Gauravaranga with me Nita Ranga. And please pause on this wonderful opportunity of participating in the pastime of Guru Maharaj and distributing books. Even if the single Bhagavad Gitar just a few small books, please do WhatsApp anytime at +91943 4760402. Stay tuned for tomorrow's Lord Chaitanya class and now prayers. Let's pray for the speedy and full recovery of Guru Maharaj's health for him to preach unlimitedly. Also our prayers include for those who are celebrating their anniversary today for their well being and blissful consciousness. Please join me in the prayer. Hare Krishna. Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. Thank you very much.
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