Volume 3 - Prabhupada Books

206 Sri Caitanya-caritamrta [Madhya-lila, Ch. 8
me," Ramananda Raya said. "However, I do not know whether You will be
happy with it or not."
PURPORT
These statements are set forth for our understanding, according to Srila Bhakti­
vinoda Thakura in his Amrta-pravaha-bha$ya. In essence, Sri Caitanya
Mahaprabhu told Ramananda Raya, "My dear Ramananda, the explanation you
have given a�out the goal of life and the pastimes of Srimati Radharal)i and Kr�l)a
is certainly the truth. Although this is factual, you can continue telling Me more if
there is anything more to say." In reply, Ramananda Raya said, "I do not think I
have anything to say beyond this, but there is a topic known as prema-vilasa­
vivarta, wh:ch I may explain to You. I do not know whether it will bring You happi­
ness or not."
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