Glory to Shri Chaitanya Acarya.
Glory to Lakshmipriya, the soft heart.
Glory to the devoted listeners.
On hearing the birth of a son to Chaitanya dasa, people forgetting their miseries, agonies and anxieties took to their heels to see the boy. Even the lame and blind ran to the house of Acarya singing the glory of Radha Krishna. Acarya kept on observing the moonlike face of his son with tears in his eyes. How fortunate a mother Lakshmipriya was to have borne such a child in her womb. Even the singers and dancers in Heaven sank into the depth of happiness. The chroniclers began to sing sweetly the episodes of Radha Krishna lila with musical instruments such as the Mrdanga, Khola, kartala etc. The blind and the deaf began to lament for nor being able to see or hear the joyful sounds of Harinama. Millions of people came in a crowd to the house of Chaitanya dasa whose happiness knew no bounds. This is the history of the birth of Shrinivasa which can give love to those who will listen to it with a devoted heart.
Being devoted to the feet of Shri Jahnava and Viracandra, Nityananda dasa describes Prem Vilasa.
Glory to Shri Chaitanya Acarya and glory to Lakshmipriya.
Glory to the listeners of Prem Vilasa.
The writer is saying, "I bow to the feet of the devotees of Krishna. I am an illiterate person and have no devotional qualities. But being ordered by merciful Prabhu, I have taken the task of narrating Prem Vilasa."
Prabhu said, "My own devotees who are still in this world are the same like me in all qualities. Some of them are writing about the sports of Radha Krishna. Some of them are writing about the sports of Shri Gaura. Those who write about Radha Krishna will surely get my favor."
Shri Jahnava and Viracandra had ordered me to write the qualities of Shrinivasa and Narottama who had manifested divine love on this earth. For six months, Acarya did not go out of his house. On the contrary he remained very quiet to observe the growth of his son. Gradually the auspicious day of offering rice to the son was nearing. Acarya called on an astrologer to fix the date for the ceremony. On an auspicious day they offered prasadam to the mouth of their son. Then the day of Cuda Karana came near and on an auspicious day through rituals, Acarya offered the sacred thread, saffron colored dress to his son in which he looked very nice. His parents were overwhelmed with joy. Now on the third day, the boy began to cry for the want of education. This urge made the Pandita think about the genius of Shrinivasa.
At this time Shrinivasa heard in a dream, "Shrinivasa you have to go to Vrndavana. Gauda is the favorite place of Chaitanya and he will manifest the lila books through you. Do not take education from anybody for I will teach you everything. Always utter the name of Radha Krishna." After that Shrinivasa did not go to the school of any teacher. His parents became very anxious for him as Shrinivasa being confirmed in his house became very disappointed at the thought of not getting any education. He decided to leave Yajigrama for education. After ten days he asked for his mother's permission and went to Dhananjaya Vidyavasa to take education from him. Dhananjaya told Shrinivasa, "O Shrinivasa, I have no education to give as you stole everything from me. I am unable to understand you. Alas Devi Sarasvati has become annoyed at me." Shrinivasa became very ashamed and bowed at the feet of Dhananjaya but Dhnanjaya could not let Shrinivasa bow at his feet. This made Shrinivasa more ashamed and disappointed he returned to his house half heartedly. His parents did not know anything about this incident. Shrinivasa entered his room and being disappointed remained lying on the bed. After completing her cooking, his mother came into the room to call her son to eat but she could not find him. Acarya went to the Pandit to ask him about his son but he was told that his son had left the place a long time ago. Acarya became very perturbed. As he entered into the room he found Shrinivasa sleeping with his books in his hand. When he awoke, he could not say anything to his father out of shame. He said to his mother, "Give me rice," and began to laugh. After eating, Shrinivasa washed his mouth and again went to bed. Suddenly there was an oracle in the room, "You will acquire knowledge in all scriptures. I am Goddess Sarasvati and being ordered by Shri Chaitanya, I have appeared in your dream to make you a genius in all subjects." Shrinivasa opened his eyes but could not see anybody, he then came out of the room with a smile on his face and his parents took him to their bosoms. After that he gave up reading stereo typed books and kept on cultivating the Radha Krishna nama.
Being faithful to the feet of Shri Jahnava and Viracandra, Nityananda dasa narrates Prem Vilasa.
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