Question: We worship Sīmantinī-devī in Sīmantadvīpa and see how dear she is to Lord Gaurāṅga. But in this jīvjāgo song, Lord Gaurāṅga calls māyā-piśācīra kole. What is her fault, as we, the jīva have the tendency to fall and we have volunteered to choose this material world? Is it the jīva’s fault? Then why is it she is called this way in the song?

Jayapataka Swami: You see, since we want to enjoy material life, we are kept and bonded by the Ādyāśakti. In that aspect, we are taking shelter of her, to enjoy material life, and therefore, we are conditioned. But then Sīmantinī Devi, she is worshiping Lord Caitanya and she is Prauḍa māyā, she is the protectress of the holy dhāma, and by her mercy we can enter into the esoteric aspect of the holy dhāma. So, if we want material sense gratification, then she is like a witch. But if we want to serve Kṛṣṇa, then she is like a friend, and she helps us. So, we should want to serve Kṛṣṇa, not want to enjoy this material world.
18-JUL-2020 SRI DHAM MAYAPUR, INDIA