CC Antya 3.52 (1975)
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Below is the 1996 edition text, ready to be substituted with the 1975 one using the compile form.
TEXT 52
- haridāsa kahe,—“prabhu, cintā nā kariha
- yavanera saṁsāra dekhi’ duḥkha nā bhāviha
SYNONYMS
haridāsa kahe—Haridāsa replied; prabhu—my dear Lord; cintā nā kariha—do not be in anxiety; yavanera saṁsāra—the material condition of the yavanas; dekhi’—seeing; duḥkha nā bhāviha—do not be sorry.
TRANSLATION
Haridāsa Ṭhākura replied, “My dear Lord, do not be in anxiety. Do not be unhappy to see the condition of the yavanas in material existence.
PURPORT
These words of Haridāsa Ṭhākura are just befitting a devotee who has dedicated his life and soul to the service of the Lord. When the Lord is unhappy because of the condition of the fallen souls, the devotee consoles Him, saying, “My dear Lord, do not be in anxiety.” This is service. Everyone should adopt the cause of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to try to relieve Him from the anxiety He feels. This is actually service to the Lord. One who tries to relieve Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s anxiety for the fallen souls is certainly a most dear and confidential devotee of the Lord. To blaspheme such a devotee who is trying his best to spread the cult of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is the greatest offense. One who does so is simply awaiting punishment for his envy.