PLATE ONE

“As He described the transcendental attributes of Haridasa Thakura, Sri
Caitanya Mahaprabhu seemed to possess five mouths. The more He de-
scribed, the more His happiness increased. After hearing of the transcen-
dental qualities of Haridasa Thakura, all the devotees present were struck
with wonder. They all offered their respectful obeisances to the lotus feet
of Haridasa Thakura. Haridasa Thakura made Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu sit
down in front of him, and then he fixed his eyes, like two bumblebees, on
the lotus face of the Lord. He held the lotus feet of Sri Caitanya
Mahaprabhu on his heart and then took the dust of the feet of all the
devotees present and put it on his head. He began to chant the holy
name of Sri Krsna Caitanya again and again. As he drank the sweetness of
the face of the Lord, tears constantly glided down from his eyes.”
(pp.24-25)
