236 Sri Caitanya-caritamrta Madhya-lila, Ch. 11

eta suni’ sarvabhauma ha-ild cintita
rajara anurdga dekhi’ ha-ila vismita

SYNONYMS

eta suni’—hearing this; sarvabhauma—Sarvabhauma; ha-ila—became; cin-
tita—very thoughtful; rajara—of the King; anuraga—attachment; dekhi’—seeing;
ha-ilad—became; vismita—astonished.

TRANSLATION

Hearing King Prataparudra’s determination, Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya be-
came thoughtful. Indeed, he was very astonished to see the King’s determina-
tion.

PURPORT

Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya was astonished because such determination is not
possible for a worldly man attached to material enjoyment. The King certainly had
ample opportunity for material enjoyment, but he was thinking that his kingdom
and everything else was useless if he could not see Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. This
is certainly sufficient cause for astonishment. In Srimad-Bhagavatam it is stated
that bhakti, devotional service, must be unconditional. No material impediments
can actually check the advancement of devotional service, be it executed by a
common man or a king. In any case, devotional service rendered to the Lord is al-
ways complete, despite the devotee’s material position. Devotional service is so
exalted that it can be executed by anyone in any position. One simply must be
drdha-vrata, firmly determined.

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bhattécarya kahe—deva nd kara visada
tomare prabhura avasya ha-ibe prasada

SYNONYMS

bhattacarya kahe —Bhattacarya said; deva—O King; nd kara visida—do not be
worried; tomdre—unto you; prabhura—of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu;
avasya—certainly; ha-ibe—there must be; prasada—mercy.

TRANSLATION

Finally Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya said, ‘‘My dear King, do not worry. Be-
cause of your firm determination, | am sure that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s
mercy will definitely be bestowed upon you.”
