(1/10) Parikrama Adhivas: Forsake Your Happiness

His Divine Grace Om Vishnupad
Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj
Sri Nabadwip Dham Parikrama Adhivas, evening
Sri Nrisingha Palli, 22 March 2021, part 1
Translated from Bengali

Today, by the mercy of Sri Gurupadpadma, by the mercy of Lord Nrisinghadev, by the mercy of Nabadwip Dham, by the mercy of Nitai and Gaura, we are present here at Sri Godrumdwip, Nabadwip Dham. This place here is called Nrisingha Palli or Deva Palli. Today is the adhivas day of Sri Nabadwip Dham parikrama.

Our Sri Nabadwip Dham parikrama will start tomorrow. During the next few days, we will be walking through the nine islands of Nabadwip (nava-dvip: ‘nine islands’).

গৌর আমার, যে সব স্থানে,
করল ভ্রমণ রঙ্গে ।
সে সব স্থান, হেরিব আমি,
প্রণয়ি-ভকত-সঙ্গে ॥

gaura amara, ye saba sthane,
karala bhramana range
se saba sthana, heriba ami,
pranayi-bhakata-sange

‘In the company of loving devotees, I behold all the places my Gaura visited during His pastimes.’

(Saranagati, Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur)

You all know that Nabadwip Dham consists of nine islands. We always begin this parikrama from Antardwip (Mayapur), which is situated in the centre of Nabadwip and is surrounded by the other eight islands. We will start out tomorrow in the morning, at about half past five. Many of you live as householders and are not used to waking up early, but actually everybody must wake up one hour thirty-six minutes before the sunrise.

উদিল অরুণ পূরব ভাগে,
দ্বিজমণি গোরা অমনি জাগে,
ভকত সমূহ লইয়া সাথে,
(গোর) গেলা নগর-ব্রাজে ।

udila aruna purava bhage,
dvija-mani gora amani jage,
bhakata samuha laiya sathe,
(gora) gela nagara-vraje

‘When the sun arose in the east, the jewel of the twice-born Gora awoke on His own. Taking devotees along, He went for a walk in town.’

(Sri Gitavali, Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur)

‘Aruna’ time (the time when the horizon turns crimson with the first rays of the rising sun) means one hour thirty-six minutes before the sunrise time. The morning arati is at 4–4:45 a.m. every day. After the arati, we will start out with the parikrama. We will first go to pay obeisance to Lord Nrisinghadev, and then we will get on the buses that will be waiting near the temple. We will go to the ghat by buses, it is a ten- or fifteen-minute ride. At the ghat, we will take a boat (the tickets have already been bought; everyone will be given the tickets at the ghat or on the bus). I know it is a little difficult for you to go by bus because not everybody can get a seat, but you will have to stand for ten–fifteen minutes.

Please do not stray or roam anywhere because tomorrow is Sri Nabadwip Dham parikrama. You have come to do this parikrama, to earn some sukriti, but instead of that you can commit an offence to the holy abode (dham-aparadha). Try not to make any offences. You must do this dham-parikrama forsaking your own happiness. Do not think about your own happiness. The Lord always takes care of His devotees, He takes care and makes sure that His devotees stay happy.

We used to do the whole parikrama on foot, but now that we have left the main temple of Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math, it would be very difficult to walk so far. That is why we have arranged buses to take us to the ghat. The buses will also pick us up on the way back. In this way, you will not have to struggle so much.

So, our Nabadwip Dham parikrama starts tomorrow. First, we will go to Antardwip, then Simantadwip, from there we will get on the buses and go to Rudradwip. Everybody must get off the bus and offer obeisances there, do not stay in the buses. Many think, ‘If I get off the bus, I do not know if I will get the seat again or not.’ I know it. I can understand what you are all thinking about. I can see everything. I see what you are doing or not doing. Have I not told you about that?

“গোরার আমি, গোরার আমি” মুখে বলিলে নাহি চলে ।
গোরার আচার, গোরার বিচার লইলে ফল ফলে ॥

‘gorara ami, gorara ami’ mukhe balile nahi chale
gorara achara, gorara vichara laile phala phale

‘Just saying, “I am Gora’s! I am Gora’s!” will not do. Only when you follow Gora’s practice and Gora’s conception will you get the proper result.’

লোক দেখান গোরা ভজা তিলক মাত্র ধরি ।
গোপনেতে অত্যাচার গোরা ধরে চুরি ॥

loka dekhana gora bhaja tilaka matra dhari’
gopanete atyachara gora dhare churi

‘You put on tilaks and show the whole world that you serve Gora, but secretly you do outrageous things. Gora will catch you out, thief (hypocrite)!’

(Sri Sri Prema-vivarta, 8.6–7, Sri Jagadananda Pandit)

By the mercy of Sri Gurupadpadma, the Lord has given me the power to understand everything, to understand who does what, to understand how much everyone practises, how much service everyone does. I can understand everything. You do not need to show anything in front of me. I can see who shows false renunciation, who worships Gaura only to impress others. Externally, somebody may show that they are a ‘tyagi’ (renunciate), but inside they are actually a ‘bhogi’ (enjoyer). ‘Vaisnavi pratistha tate kara nistha (বৈষ্ণবী প্রতিষ্ঠা তাতে কর নিষ্ঠা). Firmly establish yourself as a servant of the Lord.’

So, I am praying to you all: please take part in Nabadwip Dham parikrama properly. Everybody must wear Tulasi beads on their necks (you can buy them for ten rupees at the bookstore)…

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