most dear and confidential devotee of the Lord

07-01-2006, 10:27 AM

Antya 3.52

Haridasa Thakura replied, "My dear Lord, do not be in anxiety. Do not be
unhappy to see the condition of the yavanas in material existence.

PURPORT

These words of Haridasa Thakura are just befitting a devotee who has
dedicated his life and soul to the service of the Lord. When the Lord is
unhappy because of the condition of the fallen souls, the devotee consoles
Him, saying, "My dear Lord, do not be in anxiety." This is service. Everyone
should adopt the cause of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to try to relieve Him from
the anxiety He feels. This is actually service to the Lord. One who tries to
relieve Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's anxiety for the fallen souls is certainly
a most dear and confidential devotee of the Lord. To blaspheme such a
devotee who is trying his best to spread the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu
is the greatest offense. One who does so is simply awaiting punishment for
his envy.