All glories to Sri Gaura Govinda, the Lord of all! All glories to Lord Nityänanda, Haladhara! All glories to Sri Advaita Prabhu, the foremost distributor of devotion! All glories to Sri Gadädhara Pandita, the reservoir of love! All glories to Sriväsa Pandita, the friend of the poor! All glories to Sanätana and Rüpa Gosvämis, who are oceans of mercy! All glories to the merciful devotees of Lord Caitanya Mahäprabhu! Have mercy on us, as we are completely dependent on your grace. All glories to the listeners of Bhakti-ratnäkara, who possess all devotional qualities! Kindly hear my story.
I have been discussing the affectionate behavior of Sri Jiva Gosvämi toward Sriniväsa Äcärya and Narottama Mahäçaya. One day Çré Jéva Gosvämé decided to send Sriniväsa and Narottama to tour all of the holy places of Vraja. As he wondered who should guide them, Räghava Gosvämé arrived from Govardhana. Sri Jiva was very glad to see him and, after seating him, inquired about his well being. Räghava told Sri Jiva, “I have decided to tour Vraja, and for that purpose I will very soon leave.” Sri Jiva was quite happy to hear that and asked Räghava to take Sriniväsa and Narottama along with him. Räghava was pleased with the idea.
Meanwhile, Sriniväsa and Narottama arrived there and bowed at the feet of Sri Jiva and Räghava. Räghava embraced Sriniväsa and Narottama very affectionately, making them ecstatic. Sri Jiva Gosvämi informed them about the tour of the holy places in Vraja. Overwhelmed with joy, they asked permission to leave immediately. In great satisfaction Sri Jiva Gosvämi then bade farewell to Sriniväsa and Narottama.
Bhakti-ratnäkara –
Srila Narahari Cakravarti Thäkura
Published by Pundarika Vidyänidhi däsa
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