Sri Jagadananda Raya: Krshna stopped the boat at the middle of the river and demanded the fare, He smiled as He looked at the frightened face of the Gopis, who had no money to pay. … Read More
In closing here is a portion from Bengali conversations which we had with HDG Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in Mayapur in 1973 while working on Sri Upadeshamrita (Nectar of Instruction): QUESTION: Prabhupada, what about … Read More
Vrindavana Lila Asta-kaliya Nitya Lila The following eight slokas are excerpts from Srila Kaviraja Gosvami’s classic, Govinda Lilamrita, and are named Sri Radha-Krishnayoh Asta Kaliya Lila Smarana Mangala Stotram. Pratham-yama-kirtanam Chanting during … Read More
The glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead are so great that the impersonalistic followers of the Upaniṣads cannot reach the platform of knowledge to understand them. Especially the transcendental forms of the Lord are beyond … Read More
One day, Kisori Radhika was watching the cows being milked, and She too desired to milk them. She took a clay pot and proceeded to do so. Mischievous Krishna arrived at that spot and said, … Read More
Vrindavana Lila The transcendental pastimes of Sri Krishna and His dear devotees. We finally have the long-awaited book composed exclusively of transcendental pastimes of Sri Krishna and His devotees. You can buy it now on Amazon … Read More
This pastime happened in Ciksauli, Citra’s town. The flute Once, Srimati Radharani, the young daughter of Vrishbhanu Maharaja, was playing here with Her girlfriends when She heard the very sweet and alluring sound of Sri … Read More
Candravali’s mood is very deep. Sometimes if Krishna meets with another gopi and then meets with Candravali and there are signs on his body that He has met with somebody else, it is hard for Krishna … Read More
Once Krishna said, “Radha, you are kupita (angry) now.” In Sanskrit, ku means earth and pita means father. Therefore, Radha replied, “You are the father of earth.” Krishna said, “You are the mother of all … Read More
The Puranas relate a story concerning the divine appearance of Srimati Radharani as follows. One day, Vrishabhanu Maharaja, who was living at Ravel at that time, went to the bank of Yamuna at around noon to … Read More
Krishna trying to walk Krishna tried to stand up and take a few steps on His own. Falling on His bottom, He would look unhappily at mother Yasoda and cry for a moment. To encourage Him, … Read More
The place from where Lord Balarama saw the rasa-lila became celebrated as Doka Dauji. The word ‘doka’ is a corrupted form of ‘dekna’ or ‘to look’. Chandra-sarovara is the site of many other wonderful pastimes where Krishna and the gopis would … Read More
In Surya Kunda there is a Samadhi of Krishnadas babaji. He was living in Vraj and he was absorbed in Radha-Krishna lila. He then went to Dwaraka and became attached to the Dwaraka lila. … Read More
Krishna enters the forest Syamasundara Sri Krishna enters the forest of Vrinda-devi, accompanied by His shepherd friends. His head is decorated with a peacock feather; He wears yellow karnikara flowers behind his ears, and wears … Read More
Krishna inventing the word mata One nurse, brimming with maternal affection, tested Krishna’s speaking ability. She said, “Can you say the names of Your parents?” Krishna answered with distinct, softly spoken words. Then to everyone’s amazement … Read More
In Sanket there is the place of Radha Nagari. It is not very well known, and not many devotees visit it. This secret place is named after the gopi called Radha Nagari. Radharani and … Read More
When Brahmā was relieved from his perplexity, he appeared to awaken from an almost dead state, and he began to open his eyes with great difficulty. Thus he could see the external cosmic manifestation with … Read More
On one occasion Abhimanyu went to the market to buy some cows. He selected nice cows and in the afternoon he came back to take some coins to purchase the cows. Meanwhile by His arrangements, … Read More
The gopis also came there and began massaging Krishna’s limbs and also fanned Him in order to relieve His fatigue. It is said that as Radha-kunda is very dear to Radharani, so Candra-sarovara is very dear to Candravali, the gopi considered second … Read More
The roosters, partridges and other birds continued their loud clamoring. Rādhā woke up, stretched Her limbs and said, “O birds, please forgive Me and let Me sleep a little longer.” The geese, ducks, swans, cranes … Read More
