23.10: Bhakti makes Krishna forget himself

105. Hearing these words the Life of the world said, I know nothing of honour or of dishonour.

106. Dropping shame and the idea of “I” and “Thou,” dropping all consciousness of body, dropping all pride of being God, I dance on this kirtan [kirtana] stage.

107. Whatever form the love of Nama takes, I Krishna become that form, just as in a mirror the face appears as it is.

108. The sky appears according to the three seasons and in the same way, I, the Lord of Vaikunth (heaven) become like My bhaktas.’

109. While this conversation was going on, suddenly the bhakta Kabir appeared. The noble Vaishnavas all stood up and embraced him.

110. The saint Kabir in Benares and the bhakta Nama in Pandharpur were both intensely loved by God as He saw the purity of their trust.

111. Blessed is Pandhari the city of Vaikunth [Vaikuntha] (heaven) where Nama performs his enthusiastic kirtans, where all the men and women are jivanmuktas (free while living) in their love.

112. Herein Pandhari banners with eagle emblem-wave, kettle drums are sounded, vinos are played with their sweet music, and men clap their bands and wag their heads with joy.

113. Then lighting the five wicked platter of lights as if they were the five vital airs, Rukmini came and performed the service of praise. Namdev [Namadeva] waved the lights over Shri Krishna and lovingly prostrated himself before Him.

114. Krishna then said to His bhaktas, ‘There was great enthusiasm in today’s kirtan [kirtana].’

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