Cmp 14. Proposal For Marriage

CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU As a handsome young man Her son, Nimai, was grown. His mother was too keen To get him married soon. In their village, Navadvipa, A Brahmin Vallabha Acharya, Had a beautiful daughter Lakshmi Devi, fit and fair. By the divine arrangement, Both the boy and girl met, For a bath, when they went, To the Ganges River Ghat. In a very blissful mood, Back home, they returned, As Goddess Lakshmi she was And Lord Narayana he was. Again by divine sanction. Vanamali, a Brahmin, Came there to negotiate Their marriage right next. His mother was pleased But then she was afraid How her dear son would, To accept, come forward. The match maker went back With a disappointed look, But when Nimai was keen His mother took it up then. Their marriage took place, Simply with divine grace, And in the eyes everyone, They saw a scene divine. Some said, "They're Sita-Rama, " Some others, "They're Rati-Madana." While some persons did comment, "They're Shiva-Parvati, no doubt. Shachi Devi saw a special glow In her house, with a light show, Besides a wonderful fragrance In the divine couple's presence. She came to the conclusion, They both were incarnation Of Goddess Lakshmi, came as one, And Lord Narayana, there her son.