
"One who recites these twelve auspicious holy names of the moonlike Nityananda-candra everyday between 6 A.M.-8:30 A.M. will become free from all difficulties, and attain all his most cherished desires. Very soon he will receive the mercy of Sri Caitanya Deva." - From 'Appreciating Navadvipa Dhama'
Sri Nityananda-Candrasya-Nama-DvadaSakam
(Twelve Names of the Moonlike Nityananda Prabhu by Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya)
nityanando ‘vadhutendur, vasudha-prana-vallabhah
jahnavi-jivita-patih, krsna-prema-pradah prabhu
Sri Nityananda Prabhu is the embodiment of eternal bliss. He is the moon of all avadhutas, and the beloved of the life-breath of Vasudha [his wife]. Lord Nityananda is the husband enthusing Jahnavi with life. Nityananda Rama bestows ecstatic love for Krsna, and He is the Lord and Master of the devotees.
padmavati-sutah Sriman, Saci-nandana-purvajah
bhavonmatto jagat-trata, rakta-gaura-kalevarah
Sri Nityananda is the dear son of Padmavati, and He is full of splendrous transcendental majesty. Nitai is the older brother of Sacimata’s son Nimai. Nityananda Avadhuta is maddened in overwhelming ecstatic emotions. Sri Nityananda Prabhu is the savior of the universe. His complexion is golden tinged with red.
sri nityananda candrasya, nama-dvadasakam subham
ya idam pratyaham pratah, praty utthaya pathen narah
sa klesa-rahito bhutva, prapnuyat sva-mano-ratham
turnam caitanya-devasya, karuna-bhajanam bhavet
One who recites these twelve auspicious holy names of the moonlike Nityananda-candra everyday between 6 A.M.-8:30 A.M. will become free from all difficulties, and attain all his most cherished desires. Very soon he will receive the mercy of Sri Caitanya Deva.
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