To enter the Vaikuntha planets and material worlds, Kṛṣṇa expands Himself as Balarama from whom ALL the Visnu-tattva expansions originate from.
In this way, the Vaikuntha planets and material worlds are managed by Krsna’s first expansion Balarama (Visnu-tattva) via and His many Visnu-tattva expansions.
Balarama, Krsna's older brother, is the source of ALL Visnu incarnations. Krsna is like an original candle that lights all other candles.
Srila Prabhupada - "Kṛṣṇa is the original Supreme Personality of Godhead, and Baladeva is Kṛṣṇa’s immediate expansion. Both Lord Kṛṣṇa and Baladeva appeared as sons of Vasudeva, so both of Them may be called Vāsudeva. From another point of view, because Kṛṣṇa never leaves Vṛndāvana, all the forms of Kṛṣṇa that appear elsewhere are His expansions. Vāsudeva is Kṛṣṇa’s immediate expansion, so Vāsudeva is not different from Kṛṣṇa. It is to be understood that the Vāsudeva referred to in this verse of Bhagavad-gītā is Baladeva, or Balarāma, because He is the original source of all incarnations and thus He is the sole source of Vāsudeva. The immediate expansions of the Lord are called svāṁśa (personal expansions) or Visnu-tattva and there are also expansions called vibhinnāṁśa (separated expansions) or jiva-tattva" (BG, Ch 10 text 37, Purport)
As said above, Balarama is Krsna’s very first expansion and plays the most important role in the creation, maintenance and annihilation of the cosmic (material) manifestation.
Even when Kṛṣṇa appears in the material creation, it is NOT the original Kṛṣṇa from Vṛndāvana because He never leaves the spiritual worlds, never leaves Vṛndāvana.
To enter the material world, Kṛṣṇa expands Himself as Balarama, who further expands Himself as unlimited Visnu-tattva Forms. Therefore, Krsna's Visnu-tattva Form plays the role of childhood Krsna in a facsimile of the original Vrindavana within the material world.
However, all the variety of living entities, including the jiva-souls, are beginningless and endless because they are eternally part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa.
And for Kṛṣṇa to experience loving relations with a women, He divided Himself into two, and that is how Radharani appears. However, the paradox is both are eternal because Radharani is eternally part of Kṛṣṇa.
Kṛṣṇa as His original form NEVER leaves Vṛndāvana in the spiritual world.
All of Krsna’s pastimes in the material creation including killing demons, are carried out by Krsna's Visnu-tattva expansion. In the spiritual world no demons exist or are killed by Krsna and Balarama.
Srila Prabhupada - "When Kṛṣṇa kills the demons outside Vṛndāvana, He is not original Kṛṣṇa; He is Vāsudeva. Vāsudevaḥ sarvam iti (BG 7.19). When Kṛṣṇa is acting universally, that is Vāsudeva. The original Kṛṣṇa is always in Vṛndāvana and never leaves." (Morning Walk, July 17, 1975, San Francisco)
Srila Prabhupada - "The original Lord Kṛṣṇa never leaves Goloka Vṛndāvana. All the plenary expansions are one and the same Viṣṇu-tattva, and there is no difference in Their potency." (SB, Canto 3 Ch 1 Text 34)
Srila Prabhupada - "Kṛṣṇa is the original Supreme Personality of Godhead, and Baladeva (Balarama) is Kṛṣṇa's immediate expansion. Because Kṛṣṇa NEVER leaves Vṛndāvana, all the forms of Kṛṣṇa that appear elsewhere are His expansions." (BG, As It Is Ch 10 Text 37)
Also, the intense separation Radharani and the gopis felt for Kṛṣṇa, only happens in the facsimile Vrindavana in the material world and NOT in the spiritual world.
The word Vaikuntha means "without anxiety" therefore how could there be demons there? And how could the gopis ever feel separation from Kṛṣṇa there? After all Krsna NEVER leaves Goloka Vrindavana.
Jayatīrtha - "If the original Kṛṣṇa is always in Vṛndāvana, then why do the gopīs and Rādhārāṇī feel separation from Him?"
Srila Prabhupada - "That is here, in this material world. In the spiritual world Kṛṣṇa does not leave."
Jayatīrtha - "Oh."
Srila Prabhupāda - "And even in the material world, Kṛṣṇa superficially has gone to Mathurā, but He has captured the heart of the gopīs. So He is not leaving. Gopīs are enjoying Kṛṣṇa by separation. That is Caitanya Mahāprabhu's feeling, how He is appreciating Kṛṣṇa by separation." (Morning Walk, July 17, 1975, San Francisco)
Karanarnavasayi Visnu (Maha-Visnu) is an expansion of Balarama, Ksirodakasayi Visnu (Paramatma) is also an expansion of Maha-Visnu, who accompanies every marginal living entity (jiva-soul) in the material creation.
Garbhodakashayi Visnu (Hiraņyagarbha) is an expansion of Maha-Visnu who also is an expansion of Balarāma as said above. Also Lord Nityananda Prabhu is Balarama Himself, not an expansion of Him.
Srila Prabhupada gives us the following information on Balarama.
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, is the fountainhead of ALL incarnations. Balarama is Krsna's second body.
Lord Sri Krsna, the absolute Personality of Godhead, is the primeval Lord, the original form of Godhead, and His first expansion is Balarama. The Personality of Godhead can expand Himself into innumerable forms. The forms that have unlimited potency are called svamsha, and forms that have limited potencies (the marginal living entities or jiva-souls) are called vibhinnamsha
Krsna and Balarāma are one and the same identity. They differ only in form.
Balarama is the first bodily expansion of Krsna, and He assists in Krsna’s transcendental pastimes. Balarama is a svamsha expansion of the Lord, and therefore there is no difference in potency between Krsna and Balarama. As the first expansion of Godhead, Balarama is the chief Deity among the first quadruple forms, and He is the foremost assistant of Krsna in His transcendental activities.
Balarama assumes five other forms to serve Krsna. He Himself helps in the pastimes of Krsna, and He does the work of creation in four other forms. He executes the orders of Krsna in the work of creation, and in the form of Ananta Sesa serves Krsna in various way. According to expert opinion, Balarama is the original Sankarshan.
Balaräma, the first expansion of Krsna, expands Himself in five forms-
(1) Maha-Sankarshan,
(2) Karanodakashayi Visnu,
(3) Garbhodakashayi Visnu,
(4) Ksirodakashayi Visnu,
(5) Ananta Sesa.
These five plenary portions are responsible for both the spiritual and material cosmic manifestations. In these five forms Balarama assists Krsna in His activities.
The first four of these forms are responsible for the cosmic manifestations, whereas Ananta Sesa is responsible for personal service to the Lord.
Nityananda is the principle of the Guru.
Ananta Sesa is called Ananta, or unlimited, because He assists the Personality of Godhead in His unlimited expansions by performing an unlimited variety of services.
Balarama is the servitor Godhead who serves Krsna in all affairs of existence and knowqq, who is the same servitor Godhead, Balarama, performs the same service to Lord Gauranga (Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahāprabhu) by constant association.
Srila Prabhupada - "Nityananda is the principle of the Guru. So, the Gurudeva is the incarnation of Nityananda. Anyone strictly following the instruction of the Guru is following Nityananda. The price one has to pay if he wants to become Krsna conscious is that he must dedicate himself to following the order of the spiritual master, mahat seva. If the Spiritual Master is pleased with disciple then the blessings of Guru will be there." (Letter to Makhanlal, Vrindaban 24 Oct, 1976)
Srila Prabhupada - "Lord Nityānanda, who is Balarāma Himself, the first direct manifestation or expansion of Kṛṣṇa, is the original spiritual master. He helps Lord Kṛṣṇa in His pastimes, and He is a servant of the Lord. Every living entity is eternally a servant of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya; therefore the spiritual master cannot be other than a servant of Lord Caitanya. The spiritual master’s eternal occupation is to expand the service of the Lord by training disciples in a service attitude. A spiritual master never poses as the Supreme Lord Himself; he is considered a representative of the Lord. The revealed scriptures prohibit one’s pretending to be God, but a bona fide spiritual master is a most faithful and confidential servant of the Lord and therefore deserves as much respect as Kṛṣṇa." (CC Adi 1.44, Purport)
As said above, Lord Nityananda is Balarama Himself, not an expansion of Him.
Srila Prabhupada - "Regarding your question about Krsna's associates, the principle is that all living entities are expansions of the Original Living Entity, Krsna. But there are different grades of living entities:
1 - Visnu-tattva
2 - Jiva-tattva.
Visnu-tattva is almost equal to the level of the Personality of Godhead, and Jiva-tattva is minute particles. So, when Lord Caitanya appeared, Nityananda Prabhu and Advaita Prabhu were Visnu-tattva; whereas Gadadhara Prabhu and Srivas Prabhu were Sakti-Tattva. Jiva-tattva (jiva-soul) is also within the Sakti-tattva. These things are explained in TLC and other of our books. Lord Nityananda is Balarama Himself, not an expansion of Him.
Srila Narottama das Thakura has sung that the Lord who appeared as the Son of Nanda Maharaja has now appeared as the son of Sacidevi; and the same Balarama has appeared as Nityananda. This is the statement of Srila Narottama das Thakura." (Letter to Jaya-govinda London UK, 8 Dec 1969)
Srila Prabhupada - "We are not always successful in our attempts in preaching work but such failures are not certainly ludicrous. In the Absolute field both success and failures are glorious. Even Lord Nityananda pretended to be a failure to convert Jagai and Madhai in the first attempt, rather he was personally injured in such attempt but that was certainly not ludicrous. The whole thing was transcendental and it was glorious for all the parties concerned." (Letter to Mangalaniloy Brahmacari, New York City 16 July, 1966)
Srila Prabhupada - "The nonsense theory of "oneness" becomes null and void by the evidence presented in this incident. But we should not be angry with these poor souls.Try to convince them by argument and reason but do not become angry with them. Lord Nityananda when he was dealing with Jagai and Madhai maintained the maximum amount of tolerance and patience in spite of the greatest provocation.
The two brothers, Jagai and Madhai, committed violence on Lord Nityananda. Even Lord Caitanya, the author of Siksastak, became agitated. But Lord Nityananda Prabhu in the matter remained calm and quiet and delivered the two rascals to the highest elevation. We should always try to represent Lord Nityananda Prabhu in the matter of preaching work." (Letter to Rayarama, Calcutta India 9 Nov, 1967)
Srila Prabhupada - "Lord Caitanya composed the verse that one should be humbler than the straw and more tolerant than the tree for chanting the Holy Name of Krsna, but the same Author learning the insult committee upon the person of Lord Nityananda became furious and the Lord wanted to immediately kill the insulter. The idea is that personally, one should be very meek and humble even in the presence of greatest provocation, but a slight insult to Krsna and His Representative should at once be taken seriously and appropriate measures should be taken. We should never tolerate any insult or blasphemy to Krsna or His Representative." (Letter to Brahmananda, Calcutta India 15 Nov, 1967)
Srila Prabhupada - "So long we are engaged in the service of the Lord, He has assured us all protection. But if we are attacked, of course we must defend ourselves as best we can. Nobody can compare with the Merciful Nityananda. He can defend Himself quite well; He could have killed the sinners in an instant, but He had decided that He wanted to save these sinners. He was setting an example that we have to preach Krsna Consciousness even at the risk of personal violence. Just like the children sometimes become violent, but the father knows he can defend himself at any time, and so he tries to teach them correctly by reprimanding them." (Letter to Karunamayi, Los Angeles 25 Feb, 1968)
Srila Prabhupada - "Yes, if you like, you can also arrange for costumes and wig (for plays); one boy may be dressed as Lord Caitanya, another as Nityananda, as well as Gadadhara, Advaita with white beard and Srivasa with shaven head.
Responsive chanting is very nice; one good singer may lead, and the others may join in. That is the system in India.
It is very good for two reasons especially: One, the chanter gets to rest, so he does not become tired, and two, you get to chant and hear, that is the process. You may also have melodious accompaniment instruments, and amplifiers.
Blowing of the conch shell and horns is very nice." I have noted the contents, and your attitude of service is so nice.
I am pleased to hear that you have begun practicing for the Kirtana party; please keep me informed how you are progressing." (Letter to Hamsaduta, Himavati - Los Angeles 3 March, 1968)
Srila Prabhupada - "Regarding the observance of Lord Caitanya's Advent Day: No, there is no need for any other devotional songs or chants; simply chant Hare Krsna, with Kirtana or beads, and sing the prayer
"Sri Krsna Caitanya Prabhu Nityananda, Sri Advaita Gadadhara, SriVasadi, Gaura Bhaktavrinda."
You can also chant the prayer you asked about. This was spoken by Lord Nityananda while He was preaching in the town. He was addressing the people-
"My dear brothers, you simply worship Lord Caitanya; talk of Lord Caitanya; speak Lord Caitanya's Name, so anyone who does so, he is my life and soul." Thus spoke Lord Nityananda." (Letter to Mahapurusa Los Angeles 7 March, 1968)
Srila Prabhupada - "His vision is high grade, because he sees that everyone is engaged in Krishna's service directly or indirectly. This position of high-grade devotee should never be imitated. It was possible only in Lord Caitanya or Lord Nityananda, or Haridasa Thakura. Thakura Haridasa was so powerful that he could convert even a harlot. But we should not try to imitate Haridasa Thakura or Lord Caitanya. Our position is in the second grade platform. We should not be satisfied remaining in the third grade platform. But we should try to elevate ourselves in the second grade platform. LordSo, far the first grade platform is concerned, it is not attained by our endeavor, but it is possible when we have full Grace of Krsna. It completely depends on the causeless Mercy of Krsna." (Letter to Madhusudana Montreal 29 July, 1968)
Srila Prabhupada - "So please do not put me into forgetfulness. Please always remind me to chant, even You send me into the hell, it doesn't matter, just so long as I can always chant Hare Krsna. Lord Caitanya and Nityananda are singing one very nice song in which they are requesting everyone to please chant Hare Krsna, and come along with Them. So that is our request to everyone. Regarding the prayer from "Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu", yes it is very nice, and approved by me." (Letter to Devananda, Los Angeles 23 Nov, 1968)
Srila Prabhupada - "Krsna is non-different from Nityananda. You may pray to Lord Nityananda to help you become dedicated in the service of your Guru. Krsna consciousness cannot be achieved artificially. You should approach Nityananda Prabhu through your Spiritual Master." (Letter to Makhanlal, Vrindaban India 24 Oct, 1976).**.
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