Krishna took a brilliant necklace from the hand of Ruci-mañjarī and hung it on Rādhā’s chest. Rādhā commented proudly, “You have removed the sandalwood paste and bodice from My breasts. Without replacing them, why have … Read More
(Niśānta-līḷā (4:24 a.m.—5:36 a.m.) Ascertaining that Rādhā and Krishna were awake, the mañjarīs fearlessly opened the door and quietly entered the bed chamber[1]. The mañjarīs beheld Rādhā-Mādhava wrapped in a deep embrace as They … Read More
Rādhā said[1], “O playful one, Your erotic pastimes have caused My clothes and ornaments to fall off and scatter. My sakhīs have not come yet, so why don’t You quickly dress Me as before? Apply … Read More
Śrī Hari’s handsome face, framed by fickle locks of hair and fragrant as a lotus flower, was beautified with makara earrings, a gentle smile and eyes indolent with pleasure. Lotus-eyed Rādhā became eager to enjoy … Read More
Śrī Krishna stretched a little before sitting up in bed. Seeing Rādhā listless from fatigue, Krishna lifted Her on His lap. He gazed upon Her sweet beauty with great longing while Rādhikā pretended to sleep. Acyuta … Read More
Rādhā-Mādhava opened Their eyes simultaneously and glanced playfully at each other. However, the impulse of desire disrupted Their mutual vision and made Them very unhappy[1]. The Divine Couple’s ankle bells, bangles and other ornaments chimed … Read More
The female parrot named Sukṣmadhī[1] wore on her neck like a string of pearls all the knowledge about sevā that she learned from Vṛndā-devī. She felt intoxicated from drinking the liquor of prema. She spoke in … Read More
Though Rādhā and Krishna had awoken, They remained lying on the flower bed in a tight embrace. They were disturbed over the end of night, and did not want to rise from the attractive pleasure … Read More
As two śārī[1] are always present during a dice game, the two śārī birds[2] Śubhā and Sūkṣmadhī are always together during the love affairs of Rādhā and Krishna. The birds said, “O delight of Vṛṣabhānu! All … Read More
The birds perched on the branches just outside the kuñja. Although eager to sing, they silently waited for Vṛndā’s command. On her signal, they filled the grove with their blissful chirping. A swarm … Read More
On a fine morning, when Krishna arrived, Radha asked, “My dear Keshava, where is your vasa now?” The word vasa in Sanskrit means residence, fragrance, or dress. Radha enquired of His dress, but Krishna … Read More
Let us listen to another interesting conversation between the divine couple told by Sri Chakrapani. Radha says, “Who is that at the dead of night?” Krishna says, “I am Keshava.” Radha says, “Keshava is … Read More
Once one of Krishna’s friends informed Him, “My dear Krishna, if You will open Your mouth, then I shall give You one nice sugar candy mixed with yogurt.” Krishna immediately opened His mouth, but … Read More
Krishna as a 7 year old boy persuaded His father Nanda Maharaj and other cowherd men to stop worshipping Indra, the demigod of rains, and instead worship the supremely compassionate Govardhan Hill for providing … Read More
