Text 23] Performance of the Vrndavana Pastimes 235

SYNONYMS

prataparudrera—of King Prataparudra; bhagya—the fortune; dekhi’—seeing;
bhakta-gane —all the devotees; rajare—the King; prasarnse—praised; sabe —all;
anandita-mane—with blissful minds.

TRANSLATION

Seeing the Lord’s special mercy upon King Prataparudra, the devotees
praised the King’s fortune, and their minds became open and blissful.

PURPORT

This is a characteristic of a Vaisnava. He is never envious if one receives the
mercy and strength of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. A pure Vaisnava is very happy to
see a person elevated in devotional service. Unfortunately, there are many so-
called Vaisnavas who become envious to see someone actually recognized by Sri
Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It is a fact that no one can preach Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s
message without receiving the special mercy of the Lord. This is known to every
Vaisnava, yet there are some envious people who cannot tolerate the expansion
of this Krsna consciousness movement all over the world. They find fault with a
pure devotee preacher and do not praise him for the excellent service he renders
in fulfilling Sti Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s mission.

TEXT 22
eae tf’ aie atfeca ofan |
ty ae ofa nq ececa afew i 22 1

dandavat kari’ raja bahire calila
yoda hasta kari’ saba bhaktere vandila

SYNONYMS

dandavat kari’—offering obeisances; raja—the King; bahire—outside; calila—
departed; yoda—folded; hasta—hands; kari’—making; saba—all; bhaktere—
unto the devotees; vandila—offered prayers.

TRANSLATION

Submissively offering prayers to the devotees with folded hands and offer-
ing obeisances to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the King went outside.

TEXT 23

WHS TA AG Hoel SHate |
ahaa ciate Aes Cay SNAtTAT 1 VO I
