Cmp 24. The Departure Of Lakshmi Devi Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU

"Nimai is not only a Scholar
But also a foremost Teacher, "
This was the talk of everyone
Who visited Navadvipa Town.

He received several gifts
For his scholarly talents,
But a soft heart he had,
To give the poor food.

A stream of poor guests
Visited daily his house
For food, and for so many,
Like clothing and money.

Once twenty sanyasis came
All of them at a time,
But nothing was available
To prepare food for all.

With sufficient food items,
Suddenly someone came.
Then Lakshmi Devi cooked,
And all of them were fed.

With no help, she did well
The household duties all
And served her husband
With all love, duty bound.

He appreciated her services
And her wonderful qualities,
He didn't say these in words,
Still he had all the praises.

Nimai made preparations
With his close associates
To go and visit East Bengal.
(Now it is Bangaladesh)

He was well received
At East Bengal with gold
Silver, fine clothes
Food and blankets.

At home, in his absence,
His wife felt loneliness.
She left this world alone
Never again to return.

All the Vaishnavas came,
For her rituals to perform,
Consoling the wailing mother
When her son was not there.