Suvarna Sena

 

To the east, I will see Suvarnavihara, the place of King Suvarna Sena’s incomparable fort. As Gauracandra dances here with His associates, His attractive golden form is most enchanting.
As I wander alone or with the devotees throughout Suvarnavihara, when will my voice waver as I weep in love? I will beg there at the lotus feet of Gauranga for a speck of service to Their Lordships Śrī Śrī Rādha and Kṛṣṇa. And then I will offer my very life to the shelter of Srimati Rādhārāṇī’s lotus feet.
(Sri Navadvipa Bhava-taranga)

“Hearing, chanting, remembering, serving, worshiping. bowing down, servitude, friendship, and self surrender-these are the ninefold processes. One who performs these in the association of devotees attains kṛṣṇa-prema.
“You are very fortunate, for your kingdom is in Navadvipa. Your residence here is the beginning of your good fortune. Now develop your faith by associating with devotees and singing the name of Kṛṣṇa, let the sun of prema rise in your heart.
“Fortunate will be the coming of Kali-yuga, for Kṛṣṇa will bring His associates here and manifest His pastimes as Gauranga. One who chants Gaura’s name will get the mercy of Kṛṣṇa, and he will be able to live in Vṛndāvana. One who worships Kṛṣṇa without chanting the name of Gaura will get Kṛṣṇa only after a long time. But he who takes Gaura’s name quickly gets Kṛṣṇa, for offenses do not remain within him.’
“While saying this, Narada lost control of himself and began to dance and chant the name of Gaura. ‘Gaurahari bol!’ the vina joined in. O Gaurahari! When will blessed Kali-yuga come?’ Saying this, Narada went off, leaving the king filled with prema. Crying the name of Gauranga, dancing, and begging love of God from the devotees, he became free from material hankerings. Later, while sleeping, the king saw Gauranga and Gadadhara with their associates dancing in the courtyard. Surrounding the golden form of Gaura, they were all chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa!’ while dancing and embracing one another.
“Awakening, the king was in anguish and began weeping in separation from Gauranga. Then a voice spoke. O king, when I appear, you will be amongst My associates. Your name will be Buddhimanta Khan. You will receive the transcendental dhama and serve the lotus feet of Gauranga.‘ Hearing this, the king became composed and began to worship Gauranga.”
When Nityananda finished His story, Śrīvāsa, who is an empowered incarnation of Narada Muni, fell unconscious. Overcome by great ecstasy and intoxicated with the nectar of Gaura’s name, Śrī Jiva also fell flat on the earth.
(Sri Navadvipa-Dhama-Mahatmya, Chapter 7)

The thirty-sixth branch, Buddhimanta Khān, was extremely dear to Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. He was always prepared to carry out the Lord’s orders, and therefore he was considered to be a chief servant of the Lord.
(CC Adi 10.74)

Buddhimanta Khān was the first to speak. “I will bear the entire expenditure of this marriage.” Mukunda Sañjaya then said, “Listen, my dear friend. If you bear all expenses, then what will I do?” Buddhimanta Khān replied, “Listen, my dear brother. This marriage will not be like a brāhmaṇa’s marriage, which is generally very simple. “I will make such arrangements for the marriage of Nimāi Paṇḍita that He will appear like a prince in the eyes of the people.”
(Śrī Caitanya-bhāgavata, Ādi-khaṇḍa 15.69 – 15.72)

Then the Lord mercifully embraced Buddhimanta Khān, who felt such ecstasy that it is beyond all description.
(Śrī Caitanya-bhāgavata, Ādi-khaṇḍa 15.220)