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
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
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
Srila Rupa Gosvami: Radha says, “You are right. No waves in Yamuna now and this boat is new and strong. Nevertheless, I am afraid of You, the reckless boatman, O Keshava. This river is deep and … Read More
Song Name: Jala Kridatikusala Sva Malali Author: Sanatana Gosvami Book Name: Krishna Lila Stava Language: Sanskrit LYRICS: (1) jala-krīḍātikuśala sva-mālāli-kulāvṛta sahāsa-gopikā-vrāta-sicyamāna namo’stu te (2) yamunā-jala-līnāńga kālindī-keli-lolita yamunā-tīra-sañcārin kṛṣṇā-kuñja-rati-priya (3) jaya śrī-rādhikāsakta jaya … Read More
Imli means tamarind tree and tala means at the foot of. So the place that is at the foot of the tamarind tree is called Imli Tala. Previously this spot used to be situated … Read More
Sakhisthali is the place of Chandravali. This is where she used to meet with Krishna and is not far from Shyama Kunda. Once a man wanted to give Raghunath dasa Gosvami some yoghurt to drink … Read More
Hiranyangi is very dear to Srimati Radharani and Srimati Radharani is very dear to her. Hiranyangi is dressed in beautiful garments that appear like a great multitude of unparalleled blossoming flowers. Her complexion is the … Read More
One day, Krishna and Balaram were playing in this place near Yashoda kunda with Their friends, but it was time for them to come home to take Their lunch and mother Yashoda sent Rohini, “You … Read More
This village is currently called Piparavara and is situated four miles north of Sanchuli-Gram, near of Nand Gaon and Barsana. Here, Radha defeated Krishna in a game of dice and won His flute. Story Once, … Read More
All the men loaded their valuables on carts and slowly left with their cows and other paraphernalia. After they had cleared out everything, Lord Krishna very slowly replaced Govardhana Hill exactly in the same position … Read More
Thinking in this way, Lord Krishna immediately picked up Govardhana Hill with one hand, exactly as a child picks up a mushroom from the ground. Thus, He exhibited His transcendental pastime of lifting Govardhana Hill. Lord … Read More
