PLATE SEVEN
“All the people were astonished to see the Lord’s jubilation and humility and to hear Him talk in ecstasy. Indeed, all the residents of Benares (Kāśī) saw the bodily transformations and were astonished. When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu regained His external consciousness, He saw that many Māyāvādī  sannyāsīs  and other people were gathering there. He therefore suspended His dancing for the time being. After stopping the  kīrtana , Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who is a great example of humility, offered prayers unto the feet of Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī. At this, Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī immediately came forward and clasped the Lord’s lotus feet. Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī said, ‘Formerly I have committed many offenses against You by blaspheming You, but now the effects of my offenses are counteracted by touching Your lotus feet.’” ( pp.334-337 )