Gaura Nagara Bhava - *revisited*

Radhe!

I just read a bit in the book "Dhamali" by Gadadhar Pran Das. A very fascinating perspective, although I dont feel very much attracted to this kind of bhava.

After that, I reread the thread about the doctrine of this Gauranga-nagara-bhava. A very interesting discussion.

Some points I still dont understand: If Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared to taste the bhava of Srimati Radhika, completely absorbed in Her mood, HOW can he relish amourous pastimes in the role of a nagara?

He is running around and seeing Krishna everywhere, crying pitifully for being in His association... How can He then want to taste relationships in madhurya-bhava as a male hero?

And how would one have to reconcile his nagara-bhava with His taking of Sannyas?

I dont mean to be rude or intolerant. Au contraire. I find it very mind-horizon-broadening, but also a little bit confusing.

I understood that this kind of bhava existed and maybe still exists in several mahajanas and I also think that everyone has his or her relationship to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. But the above-mentioned questions still remain for me personally not sufficiently answered....



love
Tarunji

I think it would be nice if the continuation of this was in a different thread. Just for one time not stressing the controversial, but see the unifying, inspiring side, in this one thread. So far this thread was about glorification of a great vaishnava, if we agree with him or not. No ill feelings Tarunji. Jai Nitai

According to Chaitanya Bhagavata, Mahaprabhu also sat on Srivas Pandit's altar accepting worship. He also appeared as Varaha, Nrisingha, and many others. Even a momentary manifestation is an eternal pastime.

@nabadip

good idea.
i was just confused about this issue.

i have also high regards for the one-pointed devotion of Gadadhara pran das.

i find his writings very inspiring.
they help me deepen my admiration for Sri Gauranga.

Dandavats,
Tarunji