What is the Nature of a Devotee?
It is said that it is the nature of a devotee to constantly apply his mind, energy, words, ears, etc., in hearing and chanting about Krishna. This is called Krishna consciousness, and for one who is … Read More
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It is said that it is the nature of a devotee to constantly apply his mind, energy, words, ears, etc., in hearing and chanting about Krishna. This is called Krishna consciousness, and for one who is … Read More
Second meaning: “I have been given to Mitra (My beloved Krishna), who is endowed with the splendour of Sri (the goddess of fortune as a golden stripe on His chest), who destroys the affliction caused … Read More
After Svamini has been fully dressed and ornamented She goes to Krishna’s abode Nandisvara to cook for Krishna, but first She will offer oblations to the Sungod, Her father’s worshipable deity, on a platform made … Read More
Srila Prabhupada: In Kali-yuga, you cannot strictly follow, neither I can strictly follow. If I criticize you, if you criticize me, then we go far away from our real life of Krsna consciousness. Morning Walk … Read More
Radha says, “Who finger-taps my door?” Krishna says, “You crooked girl, it is Madhava.” Radha says, “Madhava is spring. Is spring knocking My door?” Krishna says, “Verily not. It is the bearer of the Sudarshana wheel.” … Read More
Srila Raghava Pandita describes a pastime of Sanatana Gosvami by Pavana Sarovara near Nandagrama. Srila Sanatana Gosvami came from Vrindavana to this lonely forest and constantly worshiped Krishna here in ecstatic love. He stayed here … Read More
There is a statement in the Vidagdha-madhava wherein Srimati Radharani, in an angry mood, addressed Her mother, Paurnamasi, after she had accused Radharani of going to Krishna. “My dear mother,” Radha declared, “what can I say to you? Krishna is … Read More
Also known as Kosi Kalan and Kosivan. This place is situated on the Mathura–Delhi highway about thirty-five miles from Mathura and some ten miles from Chatravana. It’s fairly big town. Here Sri Krishna arranged for … Read More
An example of atihasita was manifested in the following incident. Krishna once addressed Jarati thus: “My dear good woman, the skin of your face is now slackened, and so your face exactly resembles a monkey’s. As such, the … Read More
Srila Rupa Gosvami: Radha says, “You are right. No waves in Yamuna now and this boat is new and strong. Nevertheless, I am afraid of You, the reckless boatman, O Keshava. This river is deep and … Read More
We have written and published many books, some on history and others on philosophy but never on Krishna’s pastimes in Vraja. This is the first one. The reason that prompted us to do so are … Read More
Song Name: Jala Kridatikusala Sva Malali Author: Sanatana Gosvami Book Name: Krishna Lila Stava Language: Sanskrit LYRICS: (1) jala-krīḍātikuśala sva-mālāli-kulāvṛta sahāsa-gopikā-vrāta-sicyamāna namo’stu te (2) yamunā-jala-līnāńga kālindī-keli-lolita yamunā-tīra-sañcārin kṛṣṇā-kuñja-rati-priya (3) jaya śrī-rādhikāsakta jaya … Read More
Imli means tamarind tree and tala means at the foot of. So the place that is at the foot of the tamarind tree is called Imli Tala. Previously this spot used to be situated … Read More
Then the Brahmans gathered, according to Gopal’s instruction, nine hundred pots of cool water from Govinda Kunda was brought and as they were collecting these pots, there was beautiful kirtans, musical instruments, and the singing … Read More
Sakhisthali is the place of Chandravali. This is where she used to meet with Krishna and is not far from Shyama Kunda. Once a man wanted to give Raghunath dasa Gosvami some yoghurt to drink … Read More
Once, Madhumangal was dressed as a Brahmin as usual and Krishna came disguised as a Brahmin. Radharani, Jatila and Kutila had arrived and where looking for Brahmins for the surya puja. No sooner than she … Read More