Cmp 04. His Early Childhood Days

CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU He drank milk in some house. He ate all the rice in others, When nothing was there to eat He broke all their clay pots. When he was suddenly caught, He would then grab their feet, Saying, "I'll not do it again, " And plead for their pardon. Quiet they would remain As their love and affection For him melted them more Than to show their anger. In his early childhood days He was very mischievous And remained too restless To be taken care of by elders. One day two thieves met Nimai walking in the street, Nicely they said to him, They would take him home. His ornaments of pure gold To steal, they stood bold. A cunning plan they laid out To take him to their own hut. But by his yoga trick Their legs turned to walk Towards his house front, Unaware of this, they went. All the jewels, to take out, For them, it was too late, They ran away out of fear When his father was near. Seeing him, his father And the crying mother, All the while they were sad. A sight of relief, they had. When his father asked, "Two men, " he replied, "Brought me here this day, When I had lost my way." Fortunate were the thieves To carry on their shoulders, Nimai, who came to deliver, In his role, as a Divine Master.