Text 41] Pastimes with Jagadananda and Raghunatha Bhatta 137
SYNONYMS
sighra—as soon as possible; dsiha—return; tahan—there; nd rahiha—do not
remain; cira-kala—for a long time; govardhane—on Govardhana Hill; na cadiha—
do not climb; dekhite gopala—to see the Gopila Deity.
TRANSLATION
“You should remain in Vrndavana for only a short time and then return here
as soon as possible. Also, do not climb Govardhana Hill to see the Gopala
Deity.
PURPORT
In his Amrta-pravaha-bhasya, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura advises that one avoid
remaining in Vrndavana for a very long time. As the saying goes, “Familiarity
breeds contempt.” If one stays in Vrndavana for many days, he may fail to main-
tain proper respect for its inhabitants. Therefore those who have not attained the
stage of spontaneous love for Krsna should not live in Vrndavana very long. It is
better for them to make short visits. One should also avoid climbing Govardhana
Hill to see the Gopala Deity. Since Govardhana Hill itself is identical with Gopala,
one should not step on the hill or touch it with his feet. One may see Gopala
when He goes elsewhere.
TEXT 40
aifae otfacefe,— sige Hatsca |
ATA SCA HEB CII STA ARHATA Il” Be Il
amiha asitechi, —kahiha sandtane
amara tare eka-sthdna yena kare vrndavane”’
SYNONYMS
amiha—| also; dsitechi—am coming; kahiha sandtane—inform Sanatana
Gosvami; amdara tare—for Me; eka-sthana—one place; yena—so; kare—he may
make; vrndavane —at Vrndavana.
TRANSLATION
“Inform Sanatana Gosvami that | am coming to Vrndavana for a second time
and that he should therefore arrange a place for Me to stay.”’
TEXT 41
Os afer oatetacer Cat] en ferera |
Baw iae ofere clea aaa Bad 1 85 I
