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Surya Kunda, warming Krishna’s body Surya Kunda is where the Sun God performed austerities to see and serve Lord Krishna. His wish was fulfilled when Srimate Radharani asked him to warm the Lord’s transcendental body with … Read More

Surya Kunda, more pastimes Surya Kunda is a few kilometers from Yavata and it has been (and still is) the place of many of Radha Krishna’s pastimes. This pond lies to the south of Krishna-kunda, on … Read More

Surya Kunda, Krishna disguised as Brahmin Once, Madhumangal was dressed as a Brahmin as usual and Krishna came disguised as a Brahmin. Radharani, Jatila and Kutila had arrived and where looking for Brahmins for the surya … Read More

Surya Kunda: Dvaraka Baba 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 … Read More

Sankari Khora, the narrow passage In Sankari Khora (Varsana) there is narrow passage-way liying 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

Sanatana Gosvami too old to do parikrama One day while Sanatana Gosvami was moving along on the parikrama path, as he passed Kusuma Sarovar, Krishna suddenly appeared from the bushes and asked Sanatana why he was … Read More

Sakatasura “The Sakatasura was a ghost who had taken shelter of the handcart and was looking for the opportunity to do mischief to Krishna. When Krishna kicked the cart with His small and very delicate legs, … Read More

Rupa Gosvami disturbed in his meditation While associating with devotees always be careful not to create any ill feelings in their hearts. By doing that you’ll experiment many impediments in your path. In this regard I … Read More

Radharani’s particular night dress After returning in the early morning hours from one such secretive rendezvous, Srimati Radharani rested peacefully in Her beautiful bedroom quarters. Meanwhile, Her intimate maidservants busied themselves with various services in preperation … Read More

Radharani’s disguise Radharani gives a garland to Subala for Krishna One day Srimati Radharani made a very nice flower garland for Krishna and gave it to Vrinda-devi, “You take and give this to Krishna.” Vrinda-devi thought, … Read More

Radharani dreaming One night Srimati Radharani was talking in a dream. “My dear Krishna,” She said, “please do not play any more jokes on Me! Please stop! And please don’t touch My garments either. Otherwise I … Read More

Radharani curses Vrinda In order to understand who Tulasi devi is, one must also understand who Vrinda devi is. In fact, Tulasi devi and Vrinda devi are one and the same. Vrinda devi is an expansion … Read More

Radharani accused There is a statement in the Vidagdha-madhava wherein Srimati Radharani, in an angry mood, addressed Her mother, Paurnamasi, after she had accused Radharani of going to Krishna. “My dear mother,” Radha declared, “what can … Read More

The Origin of Radha-kunda After killing a bull-demon named Aristasura, Krishna approached Radharani to engage in loving affairs. However, She rebuked Him, stating He was impure because of committing the sin of killing a bull, the … Read More

The discovery of Radha Kunda by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu On the eighth day of the waning phase of the Damodara month the descovery of Radha Kunda by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is celebrated by the residents. Bathing … Read More

Radha brings ingredients for Sanatana “One day Sri Rupa Gosvami thought of feeding Sanatana Gosvami (his guru) some ksira (sweet rice). He became hesitant, but Sri Radhika had seen what was on his mind, so She … Read More

A conversation The name of the village is Ciksauli Question Hare Krishna. What is the cause for this climbing dear Prabhu? I was listening your class of Mahabharata, is actually better than what i have heard … Read More

Radha attracted to the three Krishnas 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 … Read More

Radha and Krishna on the swing In the courtyard of the Braja Mohan Temple is the Imli Tala tree, near the place where Rupa Gosvami sat. The original tree is no longer present here. There is … Read More

Priyah so’yam Padyavali (383), by Srila Rupa Gosvami. priyaḥ so ‘yaṁ krishnaḥ saha-cari kuru-kṣetra-militas tathāhaṁ sā rādhā tad idam ubhayoḥ saṅgama-sukham tathāpy antaḥ-khelan- madhura-muralī-pañcama-juṣe mano me kālindī-pulina vipināya spṛhayati My dear friend, now I have met … Read More