| Madhya-lila | Chapter 2: The Ecstatic Manifestations of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu |
Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Sri Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 2.7
gambhira-bhitare ratre nahi nidra-lava
bhitte mukha-sira ghase, ksata haya saba
SYNONYMS
gambhira-bhitare -- inside the inner room; ratre -- at night; nahi -- there is not; nidra-lava -- a fraction of sleep; bhitte -- on the wall; mukha -- mouth; sira -- head; ghase -- grind; ksata -- injuries; haya -- there are; saba -- all.
TRANSLATION
The small room beyond the corridor is called the Gambhira. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu used to stay in that room, but He did not sleep for a moment. All night He used to grind His mouth and head on the wall, and His face sustained injuries all over.
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