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  1. 1Say the verse. Read the transliteration aloud, slowly.
  2. 2Read the word meanings. Go through each word and its meaning.
  3. 3Read the translation. Ask: what is happening here, and who is it about?
  4. 4Read the purport slowly. Read it twice. Don't rush.
  5. 5See Lord Caitanya as Kṛṣṇa. Remember who is acting in the pastime.
  6. 6Take one thing into your day. Note one point and one practice.
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Ādi-līlā · Chapter 5: The Glories Of Lord Nityānanda Balarāma
Ādi 5.143Ādi 5.146

Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta · Texts Ādi 5.144-145

গুরুবর্গ,—নিত্যানন্দ, অদ্বৈত আচার্য ।

শ্রীবাসাদি, আর যত—লঘু, সম, আর্য ॥ ১৪৪ ॥

সবে পারিষদ, সবে লীলার সহায় ।

সবা লঞা নিজ–কার্য সাধে গৌর–রায় ॥ ১৪৫ ॥

guru-varga, — nityānanda, advaita ācārya

śrīvāsādi, āra yata — laghu, sama, ārya

Translation

His elders such as Lord Nityānanda, Advaita Ācārya and Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura, as well as His other devotees — whether His juniors, equals or superiors — are all His associates who help Him in His pastimes. Lord Gaurāṅga fulfills His aims with their help.

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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

All His Associates Help His Pastimes

  1. 1

    Lord Nityānanda, Advaita Ācārya and Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura are among His elders.

  2. 2

    His devotees—whether juniors, equals or superiors—are all His associates who help Him in His pastimes.

  3. 3

    Lord Gaurāṅga fulfills His aims with the help of these associates.

How it feels

Shelter and wonder. The glory of Nityānanda reveals the intimate support behind the descent.

The mood of Ādi 5 as a whole, an editorial reading, not the text itself. See the emotional atlas

Further reading

Ādi 5: The Glories Of Lord Nityānanda Balarāma

From Śrīla Prabhupāda's chapter summary, the lines nearest this verse:

Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja’s brother invited Śrī Mīnaketana Rāmadāsa, a great devotee of Lord Nityānanda, to his home, but a priest named Guṇārṇava Miśra did not receive him well, and Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī’s brother, not recognizing the glories of Lord Nityānanda, also took sides with the priest. Therefore Rāmadāsa became sorry, broke his flute and went away.
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Word for word

Learn the words of the verse.

  1. guru-vargaelders
  2. nityānandaLord Nityānanda
  3. advaita ācāryaand Advaita Ācārya
  4. śrīvāsa-ādiŚrīvāsa Ṭhākura and others
  5. āraothers
  6. yataall
  7. laghu, sama, āryajunior, equal or superior
  8. sabeeveryone
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Key ideas in this verse

The themes of love and mercy this verse speaks of.

  • Sādhu-saṅga · Love grows through association

    Spiritual association shapes the movement, empowers disciples, and reveals truths through loving conversations. · In the Prema Atlas

    In this verse: “associates”

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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

What do you learn from devotees of every standing helping Lord Gaurāṅga?

Practice

Help another devotee with one small service today, without making age or standing the focus.

Live this todayAll His Associates Help His PastimesThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

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