# Cc. Ādi 1.40
## Text
> nityānanda-rāya—prabhura svarūpa-prakāśa
> tāṅra pāda-padma vando yāṅra muñi dāsa
## Synonyms
*nityānanda*-*rāya*—Lord Nityānanda; *prabhura*—of the Supreme Lord; *sva*-*rūpa*-*prakāśa*—personal manifestation; *tāṅra*—of Him; *pāda*-*padma*—unto the lotus feet; *vando*—I offer respectful obeisances; *yāṅra*—of whom; *muñi*—I am; *dāsa*—the servant.
## Translation
**Śrīla Nityānanda Rāma is the plenary manifestation of the Lord, and I have been initiated by Him. I therefore offer my respectful obeisances unto His lotus feet.**