Cmp 34. Serving Pure Devotees Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU

Lord Krishna was born to Vasudeva,
But brought up by Nanda Maharaja.
Nimai stayed in his father's house
But spent more time in Shrivasa's house.

Chaitanya visited the houses
Of all his sincere devotees,
And revealed his true identity
By his causeless mercy.

They also found their Lord
And in ecstasy they danced.
As they became fearless,
They cared not for atheists.

In public places, they danced,
Chanted and sang aloud,
Along with their Lord
Who was their Godhead.

Lord Nityananda also spent
His time in the movement,
Wherever Sankirtan pastime
Gathered its momentum.

The Lord Nityanda
And the Lord Chaitanya
Both ecstatically danced,
At times, embraced and cried.

"In this incarnation of mine
With best of my intention
I'll propagate the chanting, "
Like this Nimai was saying.

Also he said, "Those who are
Materialistic by their nature
Really offensive they are
To my devotees forever."

"To such wretched fallen souls,
I'll train them in devotional services
On the Supreme Lord's name,
With all my love for them."

The Lord charmed everyone
With his love and affection
And said, "Please forgive
My nature sometime offensive."

The devotees then laughed.
"He's just joking, " they said.
Thus the time moved on
Caring not for anyone."