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Now, among the sevaks of Shri Acharyaji Mahaprabhu, there was a Kshatrani who lived in Prayag. The sentiment of her story is told— Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): Shri Gokulnathji did not use names that were given carelessly. Sometimes parents would give their children thoughtless names like Faqira or Ghaseeta. Shri Gokulnathji never spoke such unworthy names. That is why the names of some Vaishnavs are not mentioned. This Kshatrani is, in the divine play, a friend of Shri Swaminiji. Her name is ‘Neela.’ She appeared in the house of a Kshatriya in Prayag. That Kshatriya was very wealthy. He did not count anyone else as equal. He gave his daughter into marriage in the house of another Kshatriya in Prayag. That was a poor household, so she was given there. One day, the father-in-law called his son-in-law. The son-in-law delayed for two hours. The father-in-law and mother-in-law became angry and said, “Take her back.” They told their daughter, “You go back with him.” Then the daug...

Now, of the sevaks of Shri Acharyaji Mahaprabhu, there was a Brahmani who lived in Adel. The sentiment of her story is told— Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): That Brahmani is, in the divine play, the friend of Lalitaji. Her name is "Shashikala." She appeared in the house of a Brahman in Adel. When she was nine years old, she was married into the house of a Brahman in Adel. Her husband remained ill. When this Brahmani was forty-five years of age, death by disease took him away. Thus, this Brahmani never experienced worldly pleasures or the joys of home. Afterwards, she became alone, and then, by the will of God, a thought arose in her mind: “Now I shall become the sevak of Shri Acharyaji.” So she went, bowed down to Shri Acharyaji, and prayed, “Maharaj! Please accept me under your shelter. My whole life has been spent in the service of my worldly husband, who has now died. Now I have come to your shelter.” Saying this, she began to weep. Then compassion arose in Shri Ac...

Now, the sevaks of Shri Acharyaji Mahaprabhu, Ananddas and Vishvambhardas, Kshatriyas, living in Prayag, their story is being told here. Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): In the divine play, both are companions of the young maidens. In the leela, Ananddas is called "Nagari" and Vishvambhardas is called "Mallika." They were born in the house of a Kshatriya in Prayag. From childhood their minds remained in a state of detachment. Food, clothing, and the pleasures of the body did not attract them. They ate and wore only what their parents gave. Even if given good, costly clothes, they would soil them with the mud of Triveni in Prayag before wearing them. Parents scolded and even beat them, but they did not speak. If any ornaments were given, they would give them to some Brahmin or a renunciate. They never spoke much to their parents. At times they only said: “What is the use of only eating and dressing? If you do some work for higher purpose, that is good.” These ...

Now, the sevak of Shri Acharyaji Mahaprabhu, Jagatanand, a Saraswat Brahmin, who lived in Thaneshwar, his story’s meaning is being spoken. Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): This Jagatanand is the sakhi of Bhama Sakhi Shri Swaminiji. In the divine play, his name is “Madhuri.” He was born in the house of a Brahmin in Thaneshwar. When he was twelve years old, he went to Kashi to study knowledge. He lived in Kashi for twelve years and studied the Shri Bhagavat. Afterward, he returned to Thaneshwar and would speak the discourse of Shri Bhagavat on the banks of the Saraswati River. From this, his livelihood needs were managed. Prasang 1 – Initiation of Jagatanand into the Path of Grace Once, Shri Acharyaji came to Thaneshwar. In the morning, after completing his Sandhya, Jagatanand came, bathed in the Saraswati, and began to narrate the discourse of Shri Bhagavat. Then Shri Acharyaji thought in his mind, “This Jagatanand is a divine soul belonging to me. I must accept him.” With this t...

Now, about the sevak of Shri Acharyaji Mahaprabhu, Babavenu the Saraswat Brahmin, Krishnadas Ghaghari the Kshatriya, and Yadavendradas the bania, Babavenu’s khavas—about these three, the feeling of the account is told. Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): They lived in a village in the east between Kashi and Prayag. There they stayed. So Babavenu and Krishnadas, these two are sakhis of Vishakhaji in the lila. In the lila, Babavenu is “Soraseni” and the name of Krishnadas is “Kamlata.” And the sakhi of “Soraseni,” one “Tilakni,” that is Yadavdas, became the khavas of Babavenu.  So these three obtained many births, reason being such that one day Vishakhaji said, “Go from here to see the house of Shri Nandarayaji, and if Shri Thakurji has awakened then ask for clothes and bring them.” So these three came to the door of Shri Nandarayaji. At that time Shri Thakurji asked the three of them, “Where is Vishakhaji?” All three said, “We do not have the news. We have come for your darshan....

Now, the sevak of Shri Acharyaji Mahaprabhu, Vasudevdas Chhakda, a Saraswat Brahmin, resident of Singhanand – their story is being narrated. Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): Vasudevdas was the chief attendant of Shri Nandrayaji. Wherever Nandrayaji went, Vasudevdas carried his clothes and vessels along with him. In the divine play, his name is “Mansukha.” Vasudevdas was born in Singhanand in the house of a Saraswat Brahmin. That Saraswat had much wealth. When Vasudevdas was thirteen years old, the ruler imposed a penalty in Singhanand and collected from everyone. A fine of two thousand was laid upon the father of Vasudevdas. Then Vasudevdas said to his father, “Why should we give the ruler’s fine? We will fight the ruler.” Then the father of Vasudevdas said, “How will we fight the ruler?” Then Vasudevdas said, “This matter I have understood. Tell me about it.” Then four of the ruler’s soldiers came. Vasudevdas said to them, “Why should we give the fine? Tell the ruler, if he wan...