PLATE SEVEN

“All the people were astonished to see the Lord’s jubilation and
humility and to hear Him talk in ecstasy. Indeed, all the residents of
Benares (Kasi) saw the bodily transformations and were astonished.
When $ri Caitanya Mahaprabhu regained His external consciousness, He
saw that many Maydavadi sannydsis and other people were gathering
there. He therefore suspended His dancing for the time being. After stop-
ping the kirtana, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is a great example of
humility, offered prayers unto the feet of Prakasananda Sarasvati. At this,
PrakaSananda Sarasvati immediately came forward and clasped the Lord's
lotus feet. Praka$ananda Sarasvati said, ‘Formerly | have committed many
offenses against You by blaspheming You, but now the effects of my
offenses are counteracted by touching Your lotus feet.’ (pp.334-337)
