Madhya-līlā

Chapter 14: Performance of the Vṛndāvana Pastimes

Verse 21 of 255
Cc Madhya 14.21

প্রতাপরুদ্রের ভাগ্য দেখিঽ ভক্তগণে রাজারে প্রশংসে সবে আনন্দিতমনে

प्रतापरुद्रेर भाग्य देखिऽ भक्तगणे राजारे प्रशंसे सबे आनन्दितमने

pratāparudrera bhāgya dekhi' bhakta-gaṇe rājāre praśaṁse sabe ānandita-mane

Synonyms

pratāparudreraof King Pratāparudra; bhāgyathe fortune; dekhi'seeing; bhakta-gaṇeall the devotees; rājārethe King; praśaṁsepraised; sabeall; ānandita-manewith blissful minds..

Translation

Seeing the Lord's special mercy upon King Pratāparudra, the devotees praised the King's fortune, and their minds became open and blissful.

Purport

This is a characteristic of a Vaiṣṇava. He is never envious if one receives the mercy and strength of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. A pure Vaiṣṇava is very happy to see a person elevated in devotional service. Unfortunately, there are many so-called Vaiṣṇavas who become envious to see someone actually recognized by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. It is a fact that no one can preach Caitanya Mahāprabhu's message without receiving the special mercy of the Lord. This is known to every Vaiṣṇava, yet there are some envious people who cannot tolerate the expansion of this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement all over the world. They find fault with a pure devotee preacher and do not praise him for the excellent service he renders in fulfilling Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's mission.

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