342 Sri Caitanya-caritamrta [Madhya-lita, Ch. 22

maya paraity abhimukhe ca vilajjamana
tad vai padarn bhagavatah paramasya purhso
brahmeti yad vidur ajasra-sukharm visokam

“What is realized as the Absolute Brahman is full of unlimited bliss without grief.
That is certainly the ultimate phase of the supreme enjoyer, the Personality of
Godhead. He is eternally void of all disturbances, fearless, completely conscious
as opposed to matter, uncontaminated and without distinctions. He is the prin-
cipal, primeval cause of all causes and effects, in whom there is no sacrifice for
fruitive activities and in whom the illusory energy does not stand.”

This verse was spoken by Lord Brahma when he was questioned by the great
sage Narada. Narada was surprised to see the creator of the universe meditating,
for he was doubting whether there was someone greater than Lord Brahma.
While answering the great sage Narada, Lord Brahma described the position of
maya and the bewildered living entities. This verse was spoken in that connection.

TEXT 33

Sy, CST Se’ Ale cH GAN |
TMI CVS SR SICA BCA AA Wo ti

‘krsna, tomara hana’ yadi bale eka-bara
maya-bandha haite krsna tare kare para

SYNONYMS
krsna—O my Lord Krsna; tomara haha—! am Yours; yadi—if; bale—someone
says; eka-bara—once; maya-bandha haite—from the bondage of conditional life;
krsna—Lord Krsna; tare—him; kare para—releases.

TRANSLATION

“One is immediately freed from the clutches of maya if he seriously and
sincerely says, ‘My dear Lord Krsna, although | have forgotten You for so many
long years in the material world, today | am surrendering unto You. | am Your
sincere and serious servant. Please engage me in Your service.’

TEXT 34

ARHI AACA! ABTA S b ABTS |
HSI ALA] GET WTCATSHASL AT U8 |

sakrd eva prapanno yas
tavasmiti ca yacate
