Adi-lila, Chapter 9 237
TRANSLATION

“If the fruits are distributed all over the world, My reputation as a pious man will

be known everywhere, and thus all people will glorify My name with great pleasure.
PURPORT

This prediction of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is now actually coming to pass.
The Krsna consciousness movement is being distributed all over the world through
the chanting of the holy name of the Lord, the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, and people
who were leading confused, chaotic lives are now feeling transcendental happiness.
They are finding peace in sankirtana, and therefore they are acknowledging the
supreme benefit of this movement. This is the blessing of Lord Caitanya Maha-
prabhu. His prediction is now factually being fulfilled, and those who are sober and
conscientious are appreciating the value of this great movement.

TEXT 41
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bharata-bhumite haila manusya-janma yara
janma sarthaka kari’ kara para-upakara
SYNONYMS

bharata—of India; bhumite—in the land; haifa—has become; manusya—human
being; janma—birth; yara—anyone;janma—such a birth; sarthaka—fulfillment; kari’—
doing so; kara—do; para—others; upakara—benefit.

TRANSLATION

“One who has taken his birth as a human being in the land of India [Bharata-

varsa] should make his life successful and work for the benefit of all other people.
PURPORT

The magnanimity of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is expressed in this very impor-
tant verse. Although He was born in Bengal and Bengalis therefore have a special
duty toward Him, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is addressing not only Bengalis but all
the inhabitants of India. It is in the land of India that actual human civilization can
be developed.

Human life is especially meant for God realization, as stated in the Ved@nta-sutra
(athdto brahma-jijriasa). Anyone who takes birth in the land of India (Bharata-varsa)
has the special privilege of being able to take advantage of the instruction and guid-
ance of the Vedic civilization. He automatically receives the basic principles of
spiritual life, for 99.9% of the Indian people, even simple village farmers and others
