Kyon Nai (Konai) “The old name of this village is ‘Kennai’ which is derived from the words, ‘Kyon na ayi’ meaning ‘She’s not come?’ These words were spoken by Krishna while searching for Radharani at this … Read More
Kutila catches Radha Krishna One day Kutila caught Srimati Radhika with Krishna together all alone. She locked the door securely and with great delight began to announce to her family the apparent disgraced condition of her … Read More
Krishna wants His mother’s attention One night the soothing rays of the full moon illumined the courtyard of Nanda’s house. Yasoda sat there talking with some elderly gopis while Krishna played nearby gazing at the moon. … Read More
Krishna wants freshly churned butter With great respect and affection the gopis enthusiastically lifted up Krishna and asked, “O darling! What do You want? Do You want some khir? Krishna replied, “No, No!” “Do You want … Read More
Krishna the mendicant Krishna, in acute separation, went to Yavata in the guise of a mendicant to the house of Jatila in order to meet Radharani. Usually, Radhika playing the role of a faithful wife, … Read More
In this month the gopis saw the footprints of Radhika and said, anayaradhito nunam bhagavan harir isvarah yan no vihaya govindah prito yam anayad rahah “Certainly this particular gopi has perfectly worshiped the all-powerful Personality … Read More
Krishna steals the gopi’s garments During the month of Margasirsha, every day early in the morning the young daughters of the cowherds would take one another’s hands and, singing of Krishna’s transcendental qualities, go to the … Read More
Krishna marks Radha’s breast One day Srimati Radharani, accompanied by Her associates, was taking rest in Her garden, and at that time Lord Sri Krishna arrived in that assembly. After sitting down, He began to narrate very impudently about His … Read More
Sri Mukunda Bhattacharya: Radha says, “The boat rocks either ways in this deep water in the captaincy of reckless Krishna. The sun sets and I am helpless now. O Gopi, Vraja is far away and what … Read More
It is the duty of the spiritual master to disclose all confidential subject matter to the inquisitive and sincere disciple. Thus Śukadeva Gosvāmī began to explain why the killing of Aghāsura was not discussed until one … Read More
Sri Manohara: Radha says, “Dear Gopi friends, please pray to your divinities that either the water of Yamuna be knee deep or get a boatman other than Krishna.” This is a section of the book … Read More
The chanting of the holy name allows us to taste all the nectar at every step. This is described as follows in the Padma Purana: tebhyo namo ‘stu bhava-vari-dhi-jirna-panka sammagna-moksana-vicaksana-padukebhyah krsneti varna-yugalam sravanena yesam anandathur bhavati … Read More
While Dhritarastra was pleased about Vidura’s return, Duryodhana and his friends were not at all. They knew well that he had the power to exert a strong and constant influence on the elderly king, who always … Read More
The news of Jayanta’s dramatic event spread in a flash throughout Hastinapura. From homes and public places people began pouring into the streets. Little by little an immense crowd formed that, shouting and condemning the impious … Read More
Question: Sometimes I commit offenses to devotees because I don’t appreciate them enough. How can I learn to have more esteem for them, to be inclined to serve and treat them properly? Answer: In reality … Read More
Indra cursed the action of the inhabitants of Vrindavana and said, “By defying the authority of the demigods, the inhabitants of Vrindavana will suffer in material existence. Having neglected the sacrifice to the demigods, they … Read More
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Syama Sakhi Pastime Nari Semari. Previously this place was known as Shyama-Kinnari in memory of the pastime where Krishna dressed up as a gopi named Shyama-sakhi just to placate Radha’s mana. The term ‘mana’ refers … Read More
Brahmā thus found Śrī Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, playing the part of a small cowherd boy; he saw that little child with a lump of food in His left hand, searching out His … Read More
At the time when Aghāsura was killed and the demigods were looking on the incident with great surprise, Brahmā, who was born of the lotus flower growing out of the navel of Visnu, also came to … Read More
