Cmp 53. The Grand Procession Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU

With all their devotion,
The entire Navadvipa town
Became involved in sankirtan
As it was never before seen.

Kazi, the Muslim Magistrate,
While walking in the street,
Heard a tumultuous kirtans,
He shouted to the devotees.

"Beware, I'll catch you all,
Let me see, who has the will
To stop me from doing it,
Including your leader be it."

Everyone began to run
At the sight of Kazi's men,
Who broke their drums,
And bet many devotees.

Kazi shouted, "This practice
Should stop, otherwise
I'll convert each and everyone
Into our great Islam religion."

He sent out his security men,
Every day, to petrol the town.
So, the devotees didn't go out
For fear of any punishment.

Lord Chaitanya became furious
He shouted, "My dear brothers,
You've to bring now lit torches,
To witness Krishna's powers."

Lakhs and Lakhs of devotees
Came out in the streets
Holding in their hands
Brightly burning torches.

Was it a broad day light,
Or a full moon night?
It was an unbelievable
Sight to all the people.

Many became emboldened.
Someone in the crowd shouted,
"Where's that rascal Kazi,
I'll sever his head, if I see."

When the Lord gave orders,
The crowd ransacked Kazi's house
They uprooted many trees
And smashed all his things.

Thus Kazi was taught a lesson.
The atheists' spirit was broken.
Their victory devotees celebrated.
The procession smoothly went ahead.