Cmp 53. The Grand Procession

CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU With all their devotion, The entire Navadvipa town Became involved in sankirtan As it was never before seen. Kazi, the Muslim Magistrate, While walking in the street, Heard a tumultuous kirtans, He shouted to the devotees. "Beware, I'll catch you all, Let me see, who has the will To stop me from doing it, Including your leader be it." Everyone began to run At the sight of Kazi's men, Who broke their drums, And bet many devotees. Kazi shouted, "This practice Should stop, otherwise I'll convert each and everyone Into our great Islam religion." He sent out his security men, Every day, to petrol the town. So, the devotees didn't go out For fear of any punishment. Lord Chaitanya became furious He shouted, "My dear brothers, You've to bring now lit torches, To witness Krishna's powers." Lakhs and Lakhs of devotees Came out in the streets Holding in their hands Brightly burning torches. Was it a broad day light, Or a full moon night? It was an unbelievable Sight to all the people. Many became emboldened. Someone in the crowd shouted, "Where's that rascal Kazi, I'll sever his head, if I see." When the Lord gave orders, The crowd ransacked Kazi's house They uprooted many trees And smashed all his things. Thus Kazi was taught a lesson. The atheists' spirit was broken. Their victory devotees celebrated. The procession smoothly went ahead.