Sri Sri Navadvip Bhava Taranga - by Bhaktivinode Thakur part 13

Near Sri Pulina is the rasa mandala, where the son of the king of the gopas, Sri Krishna, surrounded by billions of gopis, is dancing with Sri Radha. Such dalliance does not exist within the material world! Whoever can see, whoever can plunge into that pastime, whoever attains such transcendental trance, will never give up that astounding sight! That sight which I will see, I will not be able to describe.

I will lock it in my heart, and gaze upon it eternally. In my own grove, while cultivating that sight within my heart, I will serve constantly under the direction of the sakhis. West of the Rasa Mandala is Sri Dhira Samira, and further off, Vamsivat and the bank of the Yamuna. In this way, Ananga Manjari, the younger sister of Radharani, will mercifully show me the Dham.

Being questioned by Rupa Manjari, my mistress, Ananga Manjari, will reply: "This new servant will be engaged in Lalita's service. Her name is Lalita Manjari, very devoted to Sri Gauranga. Be merciful and give her direction and progress in cultivating devotion to Our Lordships."
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Nor is sense gratification considered “bad.” Sense gratification comes and goes as a natural occurrence of the senses. For example, one cannot eat without tasting. The point is that a life that is centered around sense enjoyment, that makes sense enjoyment the goal, is a wasted life. Economic development is necessary for the maintenance of the body; so therefore it cannot be neglected. But to seek economic development simply for the sake of endlessly increasing sensual pleasure is foolish. No amount of sensual pleasure will ever really satisfy a person, so no amount of economic development will ever be considered “enough.” This is why people in modern Western societies are still not satisfied, even though they are so economically advanced and thus have so much facility for sense enjoyment. They always want more.

Science of Identity Foundation - Siddhaswarupananda

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Hearing this, Rupa Manjari will touch my body with her hand of mercy, imparting to me sublime spiritual emotions and the intense desire to worship in her footsteps. Vishaka, whose complexion is like lighting, with ornament and dress sparkling like the midnight stars, will appear with the camphor tray in her hand. I shall fall at her feet, and beg for the shelter of Sri Radha's lotus Feet. They will take me to the private grove of Lalita, who is dwelling inside, meditating on service to Radharani. I shall pay my obeisances to her lotus feet, and Vishaka will explain to her my identity.
"This is one inhabitant of Navadvipa, who wants to serve you and thereby serve the feet of Radha and Krishna."
Lalita, very pleased, will say: "Give her a place beside yours, and there she will attentively perform her desired service. At the time of your service, take her with you, and gradually she will acheive the mercy of Sri Radha. Without the mercy of Radha, how can the service of Radha and Krishna be attained?"

Hearing Lalita's words, Ananga Manjari will take me to her grove and at the time of service, being very affectionate, she will graciously allow me to accompany her. Performing my task, I shall catch a glimpse of Radha and Krishna in the distance. And then, perhaps, Sri Radha will give me an order, give me the shade of her lotus Feet, give me her direct mercy. Executing that service I will gradually become expert. Thus I shall please Radha and Krishna. In that way I shall reach the heights of ecstasy.