Eternity of Caitanya lila
Philosophy · asked by user [] · 2010-07-21 · 3 answers
Is Caitanya lila eternal? Where can i find references? is it in Goloka ?
user [38] · 2010-07-21
Yes, as per Laghu bhagavatamrta 1.5.429.Visvanatha Chakravarti Thakura composed Mahaprabhor astakaliya lila smarana mangala stotra.
The island which lies at the junction of the Ganges and Yamuna is known in the sastras as Antardvipa. Within Antardvipa lies the holy sanctuary of Mayapur, where Lord Caitanya appeared. Know, devotees, that Mahavana, in the center of Goloka, is none other than Mayapur of Navadvipa.
Svetadvipa, Vaikuntha, Goloka, and Vrndavana reside in Navadvipa at all times. By the order of Gauracandra, the seven holy cities: Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya (Haridvara), Kasi, Kanci, Avanti (Ujjain), and Dvaraka, are always present in their own places within Navadvipa. The city of Maya, at Gangadvara, has its original form as Mayapur in Navadvipa-dhama. The glories of this particular place are profusely sung in the scriptures. (Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Navadvipa Mahatmya, Parikrama khanda 3)
The Supreme Absolute truth Sri Krsna, desiring to fulfill these three inner longings, assumes the form of Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Deeply absorbed in the mood of munificence (audarya), He eternally performs unlimited pastimes in Sri Navadvipa Dhama, which is situated in a special section of Vaikuntha named Goloka. There in the seat of His eternal transcendental pastimes (nitya lila pitha) He tastes these three sentiments. (Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Sanmodana bhasya 8)
user [552] · 2010-07-21
Thank you, prabhudo you know if there is something about this in the Caitanya Caritamrta and if Prabhupada siad something about it?
user [154] · 2010-07-21
CC. Madhya 22.132 purp.