PURPORT

PURPORT
In Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu [2.5.1-2], sthayi-bhava, permanent ecstasy, is thus described:
 
aviruddhan viruddhams ca
bhavan yo vasatam nayan
su-rajeva virajeta
sa sthayi bhava ucyate
sthayi bhavo 'tra sa proktah
sri-krsna-visaya ratih
These moods (bhavas) bring under control the favorable ecstasies (such as laughing) and unfavorable ecstasies (such as anger). When these continue to remain as kings, they are called sthayi-bhava, or permanent ecstasies. Continuous ecstatic love for Krsna is called permanent ecstasy.