Category:Srikanta Sena
"Srikanta Sena"
- Śrīkānta Sena
- Nephew of Śivānanda Sena
- Husband of Sanātana Gosvāmī's sister
Theme Analysis
The narratives surrounding the name Śrīkānta Sena highlight two prominent devotees in the pastimes of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. The first is the young and devoted nephew of Śivānanda Sena, who, feeling distressed after Lord Nityānanda apparently chastised his uncle, left the group and traveled alone to Jagannātha Purī, where he received the direct, causeless mercy of the Supreme Lord. The second Śrīkānta is the brother-in-law of Sanātana Gosvāmī, who provided crucial assistance and shelter during the great ācārya's escape from the Muslim emperor, demonstrating the cooperative and loving nature of Vaiṣṇava relationships.
- The Nephew of Śivānanda Sena: As an unalloyed devotee of Lord Caitanya, Śrīkānta Sena participated actively in the saṅkīrtana parties and was highly regarded among the associates.
- The Protest and Journey: Deeply disturbed by the apparent mistreatment of his uncle by Lord Nityānanda, the young boy boldly left the traveling party to seek solace directly from Lord Caitanya.
- Receiving Causeless Mercy: Understanding the boy's distressed state of mind, the Supreme Lord pacified him and bestowed immense spiritual fortune upon him, recognizing his pure devotion.
- Assisting Sanātana Gosvāmī: Another devotee named Śrīkānta acted as a vital instrument of the Lord's mercy by helping Sanātana Gosvāmī with a valuable blanket and safe passage during a time of immense political danger.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Śrīkānta Sena and His Journey to Jagannātha Purī.
Pages in category "Srikanta Sena"
The following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total.
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- A nephew of Sivananda Sena’s named Srikanta left the company in protest of Nityananda Prabhu’s curse and went directly to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu at Jagannatha Puri, where the Lord pacified him
- After saying this, Srikanta, who was only a boy, left the group and traveled on alone to the residence of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu
- Another two persons, Srikanta and Vallabha Sena, joined as responsive singers. In this group, the senior Haridasa (Haridasa Thakura) was the dancer
- As Govinda was warning Srikanta, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said, "Don't bother him. Let Srikanta do whatever he likes, for he has come here in a distressed state of mind"
- As he (Srikanta Sena) described the Vaisnavas, therefore, he did not mention Lord Nityananda's kicking Sivananda Sena. Meanwhile, all the devotees arrived and went to meet the Lord
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- He (Sanatana Gosvami) then (after crossing over the Hazipur mountains) met his brother-in-law Srikanta, who requested that he stay with him. Sanatana Gosvami refused, but before they parted Srikanta gave him a valuable blanket
- Here is Raghava Pandita, here is Nandana Acarya, there is Sriman Pandita, and here are Srikanta and Narayana
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- In Hajipura there was a gentlemen named Srikanta, who happened to be the husband of Sanatana Gosvami's sister
- In the Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika it is said that the gopi whose name was Katyayani appeared as Srikanta Sena
- In the third group, Mukunda was appointed the chief singer. This party was composed of Vasudeva, Gopinatha, Murari, Srikanta and Vallabha Sena. The senior Haridasa (Haridasa Thakura) was the dancer
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- On that occasion (when Srikanta went directly to Sri Caitanya at Jagannatha Puri), Lord Caitanya allowed His toe to be sucked by Puri dasa, who was then a child. It is by the order of Caitanya Mahaprabhu that he could immediately compose Sanskrit verses
- One year, Srikanta Sena came alone to Jagannatha Puri in great eagerness to see the Lord
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- Sanatana Gosvami met his brother-in-law, Srikanta, at Hajipura, and Srikanta helped him after he had heard about all Sanatana's troubles
- Seeing Srikanta Sena, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu bestowed causeless mercy upon him. Srikanta Sena stayed near Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu for about two months at Jagannatha Puri
- Sivananda Sena had a nephew named Srikanta Sena, who by the grace of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was extremely fortunate
- Sivananda Sena's nephew, Srikanta, the son of his sister, felt offended, and he commented on the matter when his uncle was absent
- Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu inquired from Srikanta about all the Vaisnavas, and the boy informed the Lord about them, naming them one after another
- Srikanta had 300,000 gold coins with him, which had been given to him by the emperor for the purchase of horses. Thus Srikanta was buying horses and dispatching them to the emperor
- Srikanta then told Sanatana Gosvami, "Stay here for at least two days and dress up like a gentleman. Abandon these dirty garments"
- Srivallabha Sena and Srikanta Sena were also subbranches of Sivananda Sena
- Srivallabha Sena and Srikanta Sena were also subbranches of Sivananda Sena, for they were not only his nephews but also unalloyed devotees of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu
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- When he was about to return to Bengal, the Lord told him, "Forbid the devotees of Bengal to come to Jagannatha Puri this year"
- When Lord Nityananda Prabhu rebuked Sivananda Sena on the way to Puri, these two nephews (Srivallabha Sena and Srikanta Sena) of Sivananda left the company as a protest and went to see Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu at Jagannatha Puri
- When Srikanta offered obeisances to the Lord, he was still wearing his shirt and coat. Therefore Govinda told him, "My dear Srikanta, first take off these garments"
- When Srikanta Sena heard the Lord say "He is distressed," he could understand that the Lord is omniscient
- When Srikanta Sena returned to Bengal and delivered this message, the minds of all the devotees were very pleased
- When Srikanta was sitting in an elevated place, he could see Sanatana Gosvami. That night he took a servant and went to see Sanatana Gosvami
- When they met, they had many conversations. Sanatana Gosvami told him in detail about his arrest and release
- With great care, Srikanta gave him a woolen blanket and helped him cross the Ganges. Thus Sanatana Gosvami departed again