Ten peaceful months had passed during which Draupadi had spent much of her time in the company of the queen, amiably discussing various subjects with her. Sudeshna had a brother named Kichaka, who was such a … Read More
Kutila catches Radha Krishna One day Kutila caught Srimati Radhika with Krishna together all alone. She locked the door securely and with great delight began to announce to her family the apparent disgraced condition of her … Read More
You must be careful about the quality of the company. Hari-bhakti-sudhodaya (2.13) explains the reasons: yasya yat sangatih pumso manivat syat sa tad gunah svakularddhyai tato dhiman svayuthany eva samsrayet Just as the qualities of an … Read More
Krishna wants His mother’s attention One night the soothing rays of the full moon illumined the courtyard of Nanda’s house. Yasoda sat there talking with some elderly gopis while Krishna played nearby gazing at the moon. … Read More
That same morning a majestic and solemn Brahmana arrived and asked to speak to him. The noble Karna, as he did with all distinguished guests, offered him the puja and addressed him with courteous words of … Read More
Krishna wants freshly churned butter With great respect and affection the gopis enthusiastically lifted up Krishna and asked, “O darling! What do You want? Do You want some khir? Krishna replied, “No, No!” “Do You want … Read More
A. In Srimad Bhagavatam (3.25.25) it is written: satam prasangan mama virya-samvido bhavanti hrt-karna-rasayanah kathah taj-josanad asv apavarga-vartmani sraddha ratir bhaktir anukramisyati (36) Talking about the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Lord in the company … Read More
Krishna the mendicant Krishna, in acute separation, went to Yavata in the guise of a mendicant to the house of Jatila in order to meet Radharani. Usually, Radhika playing the role of a faithful wife, … Read More
One day Sanatana Gosvami came to Radha-kunda to meet Sri Rupa and Sri Raghunatha dasa Gosvami. Upon his arrival they both got up to greet him and after respectfully seating him, they immersed themselves in … Read More
But something important was happening elsewhere. Taking a few steps back in time, we arrive exactly at the period in which Lomasa had returned from the planet of Indra. One day he had taken Yudhisthira aside … Read More
According to Srimad Bhagavatam (11.21.2), the practice of chanting the holy name must be done in this way: sve sve ‘dhikare ya nistha sa gunah parikirtitah viparyayas tu dosah syad ubhayor esa niscayah (33) Stability … Read More
In this month the gopis saw the footprints of Radhika and said, anayaradhito nunam bhagavan harir isvarah yan no vihaya govindah prito yam anayad rahah “Certainly this particular gopi has perfectly worshiped the all-powerful Personality … Read More
Krishna steals the gopi’s garments During the month of Margasirsha, every day early in the morning the young daughters of the cowherds would take one another’s hands and, singing of Krishna’s transcendental qualities, go to the … Read More
Krishna marks Radha’s breast One day Srimati Radharani, accompanied by Her associates, was taking rest in Her garden, and at that time Lord Sri Krishna arrived in that assembly. After sitting down, He began to narrate very impudently about His … Read More
Krishna’s energy known as maya-sakti is simultaneously one and different from Krishna. Maya-sakti arises from internal energy (cit-sakti) but is different from it. The maya-sakti, the shadow of internal energy, works through the three influences of … Read More
Sri Mukunda Bhattacharya: Radha says, “The boat rocks either ways in this deep water in the captaincy of reckless Krishna. The sun sets and I am helpless now. O Gopi, Vraja is far away and what … Read More
Once Srimati Radharani wanted to learn how to milk a cow, so Krishna appeared then and said “I will teach you how to milk a cow.” So they milked cows together, one on one side and … Read More
False renunciation is prohibited. In Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu it is written: prapancikataya buddhya hari-sambandhi-vastunah mumuksubhih parityago vairagyam phalgu kathyate When someone is anxious to achieve liberation and renounces things related to the Supreme Personality of God as material, … Read More
It is the duty of the spiritual master to disclose all confidential subject matter to the inquisitive and sincere disciple. Thus Śukadeva Gosvāmī began to explain why the killing of Aghāsura was not discussed until one … Read More
During the time of Krishna, Manasi Ganga was very big in size. Once Srimati Radharani and Her friends came to the bank of Manasi Ganga to cross by boat. They were carrying pots of yoghurt and other … Read More
