PLATE FOUR

“Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya had a son-in-law named Amogha, who was
the husband of his daughter named Sathi. Although born in an aristocratic
brahmana family, this Amogha was a great faultfinder and blasphemer.
Amogha wanted to see Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu eat, but he was not
allowed to enter. Indeed, Bhattacarya guarded the threshold of his house
with a stick in his hand. However, as soon as Bhattacarya began distribut-
ing prasada and was a little inattentive, Amogha came in. Seeing the
quantity of food, he began to blaspheme. ‘This much food is sufficient to
satisfy ten or twelve men, but this sannydsi alone is eating so much!’ As
soon as Amogha said this, Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya turned his eyes upon
him. Seeing Bhattacarya’s attitude, Amogha immediately left. Bhattacarya
ran after him to strike him with a stick, but Amogha fled so fast that Bhat-
tacarya could not catch him. Bhattacarya then began to curse and call his
son-in-law ill names. When Bhattacarya returned, he saw that Sri Caitanya
Mahdaprabhu was laughing to hear him criticize Amogha. When Sathi’s
mother, Bhattacarya’s wife, heard of this incident, she immediately began
to strike her head and chest, saying again, ‘Let Sathi become a widow!’
Seeing the lamentation of both husband and wife, Sri Caitanya
Mahaprabhu tried to pacify them. According to their desire, He ate the
prasada and was very satisfied.” (pp.125-129)
