Special description of different services of some sakhis The eight sakhis beginning with Lalita, the manjaris and all the members of their groups (ganas) share almost identical forms (sarupya) with Sri Radha; they are endowed with … Read More
Prana-sakhis, or jivita-sakhis Lasika, Kelikandali, Kadambari, Sasimukhi, Candrarekha, Priyamvada, Madonmada, Madhumati, Vasanti, Kalabhashini, Ratnavali, Manimati, Karpuralatika and others are Sri Radha’s jivita-sakhis. Nitya-sakhis Kasturi, Manojna, Mani Manjari, Sindura, Candanavati, Kaumudi, Madira and others are Radharani’s nitya-sakhis. … Read More
Join us Thursday evening on Zoom with His Grace Manonatha Dasa, as he answers a variety of questions presented to him. Begins at 5:00 PM US Central time, 7:00 PM Santo Domingo / Puerto Rico time. … Read More
Candravali Gopi, who had been very dear to Lord Krishna in Vrajabhumi, appeared in Bengal as Sadasiva Kaviraja. During Krishna’s Vrindavana pastimes He would sometimes sleep peacefully on the chest of Sribhadra Gopi. This same … Read More
King Shantanu was the forty-seventh descendant of the noble lineage of Kshatriyas who came from Brahma through the moon Deva, Chandra. His father was called Pratipa, and he had been a great king, loved by his … Read More
The marks on Sri Radha’s feet Sri Radha’s lotus feet are marked by a conch shell, a moon, an elephant, a barley corn, a goad, a chariot, a flag, a damaru drum, a svastika, a fish … Read More
Some say that Dhruvananda Brahmacari is the incarnation of Lalita. This opinion is also correct, for Lalita Gopi appeared as both Gadadhara Pandita and Dhruvananda Brahmacari. By His own will Lord Caitanya appeared in … Read More
Srimati Radharani, who is the personification of pure love for Lord Krishna and who is the queen of Vrindavana, appeared as Gadadhara Pandita, who was very dear to Lord Caitanya. 148-150. Svarupa Damodara Gosvami has … Read More
Now Radharani’s exquisite beauty will be glorified in detail. She is most skillful in arts of various kinds, and She is the personification of an ocean of nectar. Radha’s supremely radiant fair complexion resembles fresh gorocana, … Read More
A long time had passed since Parasurama, the embodiment of the Personality of God, had come down to earth to purify it from those twenty-one generations of warriors who had not bothered to observe and defend … Read More
Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada So materialists, they do not know where their advancement of material civilization will be perfect. They do not know that. Na te viduh svartha-gatim hi visnum[1]. That perfection will never come, … Read More
At this point in the narrative, Suta stopped. Shaunaka, one of Naimisha’s most prominent sages said: “You have just told us the story that refers to the sacrifice of the snakes wanted by Janamejaya and the … Read More
Daksa and Vicaksana, the two famous parrots of Vrindavana, took birth during Lord Caitanya’s pastimes as Caitanya dasa and Rama dasa, who are both my seniors[1]. As much as I have heard from authorities, and … Read More
Sri Krishna’s beloved Now Sri Krishna’s most beloveds are mentioned. They are decorated with the fortune of excessive prema, which is even greater than that of Lakshmi and others. Srimati Radharani and Her friends … Read More
Sri Krishna’s two makara-shaped[1] earrings (kundalas) are widely known by the name Ratir-agadhi-daivata. His crown’s name is Ratnapara, and the decoration on the crown is called Camara-damari. The peacock feather crown on Sri Krishna’s head … Read More
Candramukha, the famous dancer in Vrindavana, appeared in Lord Caitanya’s pastimes as Makaradhvajakara. Sudhakara, who had been an expert mrdanga player in Vrajabhumi during Krishna’s pastimes, appeared in Lord Caitanya’s pastimes as the expert … Read More
Bhrngara and Bhangura, who had been Krishna’s servants in Vrindavana, later appeared as Kasisvara and Govinda, the servants of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Raktaka and Patraka, who had been Krishna’s servants in Vrindavana, later appeared as Haridasa … Read More
On Sri Krishna’s two arms Mother Yasoda has tied amulets for protection, which are inlaid with nine priceless jewels[1]. Sri Krishna’s armlets are called Rangada. His bangles are called Cankana; His signet ring is called … Read More
Sankari Khora, the narrow passage In Sankari Khora (Varsana) there is narrow passage-way lying between Brahma-parvata and Vishnu-parvata, and both gopas and gopis would make their way along it. After milking the cows, the gopas would … Read More
Pavana-sarovara, which lies at the foot of Nandisvara Hill, is Sri Krishna’s own lake. Its banks are beautified by many charming pastime groves. Krishna’s grove is named Kama-mahatirtha, and inside is a small, bejewelled room called … Read More
