236 Sri Caitanya-caritamrta [Madhya-lila, Ch. 16

TRANSLATION

The jurisdiction of the Mohammedan government extended up to
Pichalada. Due to fear of the Mohammedans, no one would cross the river.

PURPORT

During the old days, Pichalada was part of Tamaluka and Bengal. Pichalada is
located about fourteen miles south of Tamaluka. The River RGpa-narayana is well
known in Tamaluka, and Pichalada was situated on the bank of the Ripa-
narayana River.

TEXT 160

faa tu aa - fe ia Sta Aca |
BCA BCA GA BITS PAS tT Sve tl

dina kata raha—sandhi kari’ tanra sane
tabe sukhe naukdte karaiba gamane

SYNONYMS

dina kata raha—stay here for a few days; sandhi kari’—making peaceful
negotiations; tara sane—with him; tabe—then; sukhe—in happiness; naukdte —
on the boat; karaiba gamane—I will help You start.

TRANSLATION

Maharaja Prataparudra’s government officer further informed Sri Caitanya
Mahaprabhu that He should stay at the Orissa border for some days so that a
peaceful agreement could be negotiated with the Mohammedan governor. In
that way, the Lord would be able to cross the river peacefully in a boat.

TEXT 161

CAS TILA CH TaCAT A VYSA |
‘Sfom-sbce Bsa Sia’ cathe ti sws |

sei kale se yavanera eka anucara
‘udiyd-katake’ dila kari’ vesantara

SYNONYMS
sei kale—at that time; se yavanera—of the Mohammedan governor; eka
anucara—one follower; udiyd-katake—to the camp of Orissan soldiers; dila—
came; kari’ vesa-antara—changing the dress.
