Chand Kazi’s Samadhi
It is described in Navadvipa Sri Navadvipa Dhama Mahatmya (By Bhaktivinoda Thakura), when Nityananda Prabhu with Jiva Goswami entered to Chand Kazi’s Village. He said, "O Jiva, hear My words. The Chand Kazi's village is none other than Mathura. After performing kirtana, Gauranga gave love of God to the Kazi and liberated him. Mathura's King Kamsa of krishna-lila became Chand Kazi in Gaura-lila. For that reason Gauranga addressed the Kazi as His maternal uncle, and out of fear the Kazi took shelter of Gauranga's lotus feet. "Under orders from Hussain Shah, who was the king of the Bengal Empire and Jarasandha in Krishna-lila the Kazi caused disturbance during kirtana performance by breaking the mrdangas. The Lord, appearing in the form of Nrsimha put fear in the Kazi's heart. Like Kamsa, the Kazi cowered in fear. Sri Caitanya, however, gave him prema and thus made the Kazi a great devotee. The very fortunate hear this story of the Kazi's liberation.
"Just see the difference between Vraja-tattva and Navadvipa-tattva. Those who offend Krishna are liberated by merging into the Lord's effulgence, whereas in Navadvipa the offenders receive the treasure of love of God. Therefore, Lord Gauranga's pastimes are considered the highest. Gauranga's abode, name, form, and qualities do not consider offense; rather, they expertly deliver one from any offense. If the devotee has some offense in his heart, then Krishna's name and abode will deliver him only after a long time. But Gauranga's name and abode immediately bestow prema on the devotee, for offenses create no obstacle and are easily overcome. O Jiva, see the Kazi's samadhi. By seeing this samadhi the living entities' old age and disease are vanquished."
Practical Guide to Chand Kazi’s Samadhi
Darsana Times:Daytime
Directions:It is one kilometer north of the Yoga Pitha, and three and a half kilometers north of ISKCON. The samadhi is on the left side of the road, in the middle of the first village after the Yoga-Pitha, called Bamanpukur bazaar (market). From the road you will see a small archway in-between some shops and a large tree in the background.
Point of Interest:The stone samadhi of Chand Kazi has two trees growing out of it. The champaka tree is said to represent Chand Kazi (who was also known as Champa). It is over 500 years old and therefore witnessed the events of Chand Kazi's pastimes with the Lord. Even though the trunk of this tree is hollow, it is still in full bloom and gives champaka flowers all year round, even when it is not flowering season. The neem tree around the champaka tree is said to represent Lord NImai (Caitanya ) who is in ecstasy embracing the great devotee Chand Kazi. This area is the village of Chand Kazi, which is none other than Mathura of Vrindavana. Just by seeing this samadhi, one is released from old age and death.' Being Mathura, this place is more auspicious than Vaikuntha and by residing here for one day, a person will develop devotional service to the Lord.'
