Flower decorations made by Sri Lalita in her service There are numerous varieties of ornaments made of flowers: crowns (kiritas), hair bands (bala-pasyas), ear ornaments (karnapuras), forehead decorations (lalatikas), necklaces (graiveyakas), upper arm bracelets (angadas), waistbelts … Read More
b. The vara sakhis In addition to the aforementioned eight varistha sakhis there are eight other exalted sakhis, the vara sakhis. They are all twelve years old and have almost grown out of their childhood. They … Read More
1. Lalita-devi Sri Lalita-devi is the foremost amongst these eight varistha sakhis. She is twenty-seven days older than her dear friend Sri Radha. Sri Lalita is renowned by the name Anuradha. She is decorated by the … Read More
A large group consisting of two kinds of close associates is called a yutha. A yutha is divided into three groups: same age sakhis (vayasyas), maidservants (dasis) and messengers (dutis). Those who know the eternal fundamental … Read More
Kandarpa Manjari’s father is Pushpakara and her mother is Kuruvinda. In his heart, Kandarpa Manjari’s father considered Krishna to be his actual son-in-law, so he did not arrange her marriage with anyone else. Kandarpa Manjari’s … Read More
Patala’s brother (Gola) Grandmother Patala’s brother is called Gola. His clothes and complexion are of a greyish purple colour. When his brother-in-law Sumukha makes fun of him and laughs, he becomes mad with anger. He received … Read More
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Ganoddesa Dipika, by Srila Rupa Gosvami Click here Index 9. Srila Rupa Gosvami, some biographical hints 16. Chapter 1 16. Invocacion 16. Introduction 17. Sri Krishna’s … Read More
2. The priestly class The brahmanas[1] know all the Vedas and are engaged in the following six duties: performing sacrifices, engaging others in performing sacrifices, studying, teaching, giving charity and accepting charity. 3. Craftsmen Craftsmen, who … Read More
Upananda’s two sons Sri Krishna’s eldest paternal uncle, Sri Upananda, has two sons named Kandava and Dandava. They both gladly stay in Subala’s company, and their attractive faces are as beautiful as lotus flowers. Nanda Maharaja … Read More
Nanda Maharaja’s brothers Sri Nanda Maharaja has two elder brothers – Upananda and Abhinanda – and two younger – Sananda and Nandana. The four of them are Sri Krishna’s paternal uncles. Nanda Maharaja brothers (Upananda) The … Read More
Vasudeva Sri Nanda Maharaja’s friend is called Vasudeva because he is radiant with piety, jewels and wealth, which are all denoted by the word vasu. Visuddha sattva-guna, or the transcendental platform of pure existence, is also … Read More
Krishna’s two paternal uncles (Urjanya and Rajanya) Sri Krishna’s father, Sri Nanda Maharaja, has two paternal uncles named Urjanya and Rajanya. They are both cowherd men by occupation. Nanda Maharaja paternal aunt (Suverjana) Suverjana, who is … Read More
Krishna’s paternal grandfather (Parjanya) The name of Sri Krishna’s paternal grandfather is Parjanya[1] because he showers torrents of auspicious nectar. His bodily complexion resembles molten gold and both his hair and clothing are of white colour. … Read More
Sri Krishna’s mirror is called Saradindu and His palm-leaf fan is named Madhumaruta. His pastime lotus is called Sadasmera and His ball is called Citrakoraka. Krishna’s golden bow is called Vilasa-karmana and the bowstring is … Read More
