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vrndavana-dasera pada-padma kari’ dhyana

tanra ajna lana likhi yahate kalyana

SYNONYMS

vrndavana-dasera—of Srila Vrndavana dasa Thakura; pada-padma—lotus feet; kari’-doing; dhyana—meditation; tanra—his; ajna—order; lana—receiving; likhi—I write; yahate—in which permission; kalyana—all auspiciousness.

I took permission from Srila Vrndavana dasa Thakura by praying at his lotus feet, and upon receiving his order I have attempted to write this auspicious scripture.

PURPORT

Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami took permission not only from the Vaisnavas and Madana-mohana but also from Vrndavana dasa Thakura, who is understood to be the Vyasa of the pastimes of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.