Cmp 22. Divine Qualities Of Nimai

CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU Nimai walked down the street Surrounded by his students. Like a Majestic King he was Moving with his subjects. He met Shrivasa Pundit And gave him respect. The Pundit laughed. In his turn, inquired: "Where're you going? Why you're wasting Your valuable time In teaching them? " "If you allow freedom, They'll study in time, But you're after them, Thus wasting your time." "What's the use of mere education Without devotional service done? Your activities, those are futile, Do not lead you to your goal." "Don't be after them, But spend your time For Krishna, the Lord, Who's the Godhead." Nimai replied, "By your grace, My devotional service To Krishna is possible True, it's beneficial." Taking leave of the Pundit, To Ganges for a bath, he went. He then sat with his students As a star of the day's events. He destroyed the false ego Of all the Scholars, who, In Navadvipa, faced him And he humbled all of them. It became a center of learning. Many students were coming Every year in large numbers, To learn under his guidance. Other teachers and scholars, They submitted themselves, To his superior authority, Amidst the educational society