The attitude of the gopis is like a mirror upon which the reflection of Krishna’s beauty develops at every moment. Both Krishna and the gopis increase their transcendental beauty at every moment, and there is always transcendental competition between them.

No one can appreciate the beauty of Krishna by properly discharging his occupational duty, or by austerities, mystic yoga, cultivation of knowledge or by prayers.

Only those who are on the transcendental platform of love of God, who out of love engage in devotional service, can appreciate the transcendental beauty of Krishna. Such beauty is the essence of all opulences and is only appreciated in Goloka Vrindavana and nowhere else.

In the form of Narayana the beauties of mercy, fame, etc., are all established by Krishna, but Krishna’s gentleness and magnanimity do not exist in Narayana. They are found only in Krishna.