Gorgeous Worship of Gopala It is explained that one village after another came each and every day to beg Madhavendra Puri to allot them one day to also perform the Annakuta ceremony. And thus, day after … Read More
Annakuta Ceremony for Gopala They made big big mountains of rice and around the mountain of rice there were all the chapattis, the rotis and all other varieties of vegetables, sweetmeats and everything. Pots of yogurt, … Read More
E’ scritto nel Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu: adau sraddha tatah sadhu-sango ‘tha bhajana-kriya tato ‘nartha-nivrttih syat tato nistha rucis tatah athasaktis tato bhavas tatah premabhyudancati sadhakanam ayam premnah pradurbhave bhavet kramah (7) Alcune attività pie, che conducono alla Bhakti, … Read More
Glories of Govinda Kunda Madhavendra Puri at one time travelled to Vrindavan. And he came upon a hill known as Govardhan. When he saw the Govardhan hill which is non different than the body of Sri … Read More
The Story of Madhavendra Puri Chaitanya Caritamrita, Madhya Lila Chapter 4, the story of Madhavendra Puri’s devotional service. Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s first visit to Remuna after Sanyasa. Krishnadas Kaviraj Gosvami describes here that Lord Sri … Read More
Lautha Baba Lautha Baba is one of Krishna’s cowherd boy friends. One day, he cooked a nice meal for Krishna and Balarama. Suddenly, Krishna passed by on Akrura’s chariot heading to Mathura. Lautha invited Krishna and … Read More
In so many ways the village ladies joked with Krishna. One elderly gopi said, “O my beloved Krishna! If You dance for me, I will give You some sweet butter.” Krishna danced with delight for … Read More
Krishna tries to dress Yasoda Once the housewives of Vrindavana sat in a lonely place braiding Yasoda’s hair and decorating her with her favorite jewelry. Suddenly restless Krishna snatched tie ornaments from Yasoda’s body, and tried … Read More
Krishna learning the meaning of words Just for fun Krishna crawled around like a little baby pretending to be learning about the world. In such pastimes He filled the Vrajavasi ladies with joy. Sometimes … Read More
Krishna eating earth Another pastime that took place here is as follows. One day Krishna was eating earth. His friends told Baladeva prabhu, and Baladeva prabhu went home and told Mother Yasoda. He said, “My brother … Read More
Krishna replied, “My charming girl, I didn’t mean tree, but tarani (boat).” In Sanskrit, tarani means sun as well and therefore, Radha replied, “Why would I go to sun?” Krishna said, “I always spoke of … Read More
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
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
