Sri Raya Ramananda Samvada: Mood of Vatsalya Rasa, Identity of Lord Brahma

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Sri Caitanya Caritamrta, Chapter 8, Sri Raya Ramananda Samvada:

• Sri Raya Ramananda explains about Vatsalya rasa (the mood of parenthood).
• Explanation of the verse 'nandah kim akarod brahman'; the pastime of Drona and Dhara's fortune of being Krsna's parents.
• Explanation of the verse 'nemam virinco na bhavo na srir apy anga-samsraya'; Brahma's first darsana of Krsna.
• The identity of Lord Brahma.
• Mention of the pastimes of Gopisvara Mahadeva, Putana, Asesasvara Mahadeva to explain the Vatsalya mood of Mother Yasoda, which is devoid of any awe and reverence.