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This is the Gopala Yantra, which is a diagrammatic picture of the Yoga Peeth, in one version. This diagram does not show the avaranas.  This description originates in the Tantra, but is followed in the Krama Dipika and Gopala Tapani Upanishad. This lengthy anuccheda treats several subjects related to the arcana process. Again, in passing, several items are brought up that are of interest to me in my quest to get a full understanding of the Guru Principle and its manifestations Anuccheda 286 Yoga-pīṭha, Bhūta-śuddhi, Mānasa-pūjā and Eligibility for Pujā 286.1  Yoga-pīṭha (the "sanctum sanctorum") भूतादिपूजा तु तत्पूजाङ्गत्वे विहितापि न कर्तव्या, तदावरणदेवतात्वाभावात्। निषिद्धं च तत्रैव (प.पु. ६.२५३.९५) — Although worship of the  bhūtas , or ghosts, is prescribed as part of the worship of Bhagavān, a pure devotee should not worship them because they do not belong to the associates who form Bhagavān’s entourage. Furthermore, worship of the  ...

Originally posted on Vrindavan Today . Widows come to Vrindavan especially from Bengal. To help them live in the Dham is a service that will help your Braja-vasa sadhana. Previous 1.72 , "If you can't give up the world, then meditate on Vrindavan" introduces the subject that is continued in today's verse. vastuḥ koṭi-guṇaṁ śrutaṁ hi sukṛtaṁ vāso’nna-vāsādibhiḥ tīrthe vāsayituḥ svayaṁ hi tarati dvau tau sa yat tārayet | premānanda-rasātma-dhāmani pare vṛndāvana-vāsakas  tv  āścaryāṁ vṛṣabhānujā-priya-ratiṁ prāpnoty anāyāsataḥ || We have heard that one who serves those who live in a holy place by giving them housing, clothing and food has millions more pious activities to his credit than one who simply lives there. And one who helps others dwell in sacred Vrindavan, the abode that has the nectar bliss of pure love as its essence, easily attains the amazing feeling of love for the beloved of Vrishabhanu Raja’s daughter, for he not only crosses over himse...