Puri-Yatra-2025
HG Hariksetra Das - Lord Chaitanya Enters Śrī Jagannath Purī
All the obstacles are nothing but Lord's instruments.
Mahaprabhu wanted to go to Puri because of His longing for Krishna. The ones in navadvipa were anxious that Mahaprabhu will not come back. Just like Krishna left Vrindavan for Mathura, but didn't return, Mahaprabhu also didn't return from Puri back to navadvipa. Situation and characters are same in both situations.
Caitanya lila and Krishna Lila are same with minor differences.
When everyone was asked what you are carrying for Yatra, they replied nothing. Mahaprabhu appreciated this as He was telling His associates that is how a sannyasi lives - not worry about anything and rely on Krishna for providing.
Went to attisara village and met a brahmana Anant Pandit.
Walkimgalong the banks of ganga, they reached chhatrabhog called Ambalinga Ghat.
When Mahaprabhu cries the tears don't roll down but spray out of His eyes. He was constantly sad thinking when He will reach Puri. Ramchandra bhan,a materialist zamindar, met Mahaprabhu there. He was a pios mercantile. When asked who is he, he replies he is servant of the servant of His. In just 1 meeting, Mahaprabhu's mercy flowed to him.
A devotee wants Lord to enjoy very nicely and wants to serve the Lord always.
Supreme Personality of Godhead and His devotees go to holy places to sanctify the place and not get sanctified
Jagadanda was taking care of Mahaprabhu's danda, gave to Nityānanda prabhu to go beg alms. Nityanand prabhu spoke to danda that you are making Mahaprabhu your servant and broke it.
Any time there is a conflict between 2 devotees, we shouldn't worry or discuss about it as their focus is always on Krishna.
Glorification of Jagannath Puri
Act of sleeping here is like meditating.
Simply walking around is like Pradakshina.
Simple speech is like Krishna Katha.