The Unlimited Compassion of Vasudeva Datta
There is truly no greater devotee than Vasudeva Datta. He is one of the intimate associates of Lord Caitanya and he prays as follows:
jīvera pāpa lañā muñi karoṅ naraka bhoga
sakala jīvera, prabhu, ghucāha bhava-roga
“My dear Lord, let me suffer perpetually in a hellish condition, accepting all the sinful reactions of all living entities. Please finish their diseased material life.”
Just see the unlimited depth of his compassion. He is praying for the deliverance of all the poor souls who are caught up in the cycle of birth and death. He is willing to take all of their sinful reactions upon himself and suffer perpetually in hell so that they can be delivered back to home, back to Godhead.
Because of his intense devotion he was very, very dear to Lord Caitanya as described here by Srila Prabhupada:
"Vāsudeva Datta was such a powerful devotee that Krishna was purchased by him. Vāsudeva Datta stayed at Śrīvāsa Paṇḍita’s house, and in the Caitanya-bhāgavata it is described that Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu was so pleased with Vāsudeva Datta and so affectionate toward him that He used to say, 'I am only Vāsudeva Datta’s man. My body is only meant to please Vāsudeva Datta, and he can sell Me anywhere.' Thrice He vowed that this was a fact and that no one should disbelieve these statements. 'All My dear devotees,' He said, 'I tell you the truth. My body is especially meant for Vāsudeva Datta.'"
So just see how much Lord Caitanya reciprocates with those who are fully dedicated to His world deliverance. This is a hint for us on we also can become intimate associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, if we are intelligent enough to desire this.
Dandvats
My mind gets disturbed after chanting, and this is happening from 2004. I chant and get frustrated leave chanting for a day or two, do again, again get disturbed.
Please help.
V
My Dear V,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Mayadevi is trying to divert you from chanting so that she can keep you in her clutches. Ignore her distractions and go on chanting without any concern about disturbance or non-disturance. In this way in due course of time you will completely transcend the realm of disturbance and non-distrubance and reside happily for all of eternity in the realm of pure transcendental bliss. Be patient. Be determined. It takes time to awaken your original transcendental identity. Persevere and you will be successful, as it is stated in Chinese wisdom: ”Perseverance furthers."
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
jīvera pāpa lañā muñi karoṅ naraka bhoga
sakala jīvera, prabhu, ghucāha bhava-roga
“My dear Lord, let me suffer perpetually in a hellish condition, accepting all the sinful reactions of all living entities. Please finish their diseased material life.”
Just see the unlimited depth of his compassion. He is praying for the deliverance of all the poor souls who are caught up in the cycle of birth and death. He is willing to take all of their sinful reactions upon himself and suffer perpetually in hell so that they can be delivered back to home, back to Godhead.
Because of his intense devotion he was very, very dear to Lord Caitanya as described here by Srila Prabhupada:
"Vāsudeva Datta was such a powerful devotee that Krishna was purchased by him. Vāsudeva Datta stayed at Śrīvāsa Paṇḍita’s house, and in the Caitanya-bhāgavata it is described that Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu was so pleased with Vāsudeva Datta and so affectionate toward him that He used to say, 'I am only Vāsudeva Datta’s man. My body is only meant to please Vāsudeva Datta, and he can sell Me anywhere.' Thrice He vowed that this was a fact and that no one should disbelieve these statements. 'All My dear devotees,' He said, 'I tell you the truth. My body is especially meant for Vāsudeva Datta.'"
So just see how much Lord Caitanya reciprocates with those who are fully dedicated to His world deliverance. This is a hint for us on we also can become intimate associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, if we are intelligent enough to desire this.
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Question: Mind Disturbed by Chanting
Guru Maharaja,Dandvats
My mind gets disturbed after chanting, and this is happening from 2004. I chant and get frustrated leave chanting for a day or two, do again, again get disturbed.
Please help.
V
Answer: Perseverance Furthers
From: En route to Austin, Texas USAMy Dear V,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Mayadevi is trying to divert you from chanting so that she can keep you in her clutches. Ignore her distractions and go on chanting without any concern about disturbance or non-disturance. In this way in due course of time you will completely transcend the realm of disturbance and non-distrubance and reside happily for all of eternity in the realm of pure transcendental bliss. Be patient. Be determined. It takes time to awaken your original transcendental identity. Persevere and you will be successful, as it is stated in Chinese wisdom: ”Perseverance furthers."
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
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