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dependence are ascertained by Rupa Gosvami and will be presented
in due course.

One devotee exclaimed, ‘“‘Oh, I cannot see the district of Mathura!
Even though by simply hearing the name of Mathura the hairs of my
body are standing up, I cannot see the place. So of what use are my
eyes?” This statement reveals a strong anxiety to see the district of
Mathur resulting from a strong attachment to Krsna. There is another
instance of this strong attachment for Krsna expressed by Bhima
when he began to murmur, “‘My arms are just like thunderbolts, but
despite these arms I could not smash Siéupala while he was blasphem-
ing Krsna. Therefore, of what use are these strong arms?” In this
instance Bhima became angry, and, being influenced by such anger,
his hopelessness became a cause for strong attachment to Krsna. This
instance can be described as strong attachment for Krsna in anger.

When Arjuna witnessed the universal form of Krsna, whose daz-
zling teeth were practically devouring the very existence of the
universe, Arjuna’s mouth became dried up. At that time Arjuna for-
got himself and could not understand that he was Arjuna, Krsna’s
friend, although he was always dependent upon Krsna’s mercy. This
incident is an example of inferior dependence.

Sometimes ghastly activities also support strong ecstatic love for
Krsna. This state of mind is called ecstatic fearfulness under illusion.
In the Tenth Canto, 23rd Chapter, 32nd verse of Srimad-Bhagavatam
there is the following statement by the brahmanas who were perform-
ing sacrifices: ““We have all been born into three advantageous condi-
tions: we are in high brahmana families, we have ceremoniously re-
ceived the sacred thread, and we are also properly initiated by a
spiritual master. But, alas, in spite of all these advantages, we are
condemned. Even our observance of brahmacarya [celibacy] is con-
demned.” The brahmanas thus began to condemn their own activities.
They realized that in spite of being so elevated by birth, education
and culture, they still were under the spell of the illusory energy.
They also admitted that even great yogis who are not devotees of the
Lord are covered by the influence of material energy. This kind of
hopelessness felt by the brahmanas who were performing ritualistic
