The reasons for Krishna’s mercy are inconceivable, that is, His mercy is causeless. This is confirmed by Srimad Bhagavatam (10.16.36): kasyanubhavo ‘sya na deva vidmahe tavanghri-renu-sparasadhikarah yad-vanchaya srir lalanacarat tapo vihaya kaman su-ciram dhrta-vrata O … Read More
On A Silver Platter is a type of literature called “sangraha”, which is a collection of writings not necessarily related to each other. This book contains articles generally written with the idea of addressing … Read More
Nanda Maharaja’s brothers Sri Nanda Maharaja has two elder brothers – Upananda and Abhinanda – and two younger – Sananda and Nandana. The four of them are Sri Krishna’s paternal uncles. Nanda Maharaja brothers (Upananda) The … Read More
Reaching the bank of Yamuna, the Gopis urged the boatman, “Please take us to the other side.” Krishna pretended to be on deep nap. Sri Sanjaya Kavisekhara says: Krishna said to Radha, “My dear young girl, … Read More
When the holy name blossoms, the emotions of the devotees manifest themselves, and they are enchanted by divinity. He Himself is enchanted by His own beauty. In Srimad Bhagavatam (3.2.12), Uddhava says to Vidura: yan martya-lilaupayikam … Read More
One thing that is very important is to keep an inventory of your advancement in remembering Kisora Kisori. How much of the day is tangible, true awareness of remembering Radha Giridhari? Take a diary and … Read More
And the sacrifice began. Dasaratha and his queens were at the edge of the arena. They were anxious and worried about the eventual success, but the confidence in the famous ascetic who led the yajna was … 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
One thing to know definitely is that to be here in devotional service is clearly a symptom that you have been chosen. You are special and that you have the oblgation to complete this course, … 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
Now it’s the time for the day to begin. Naturally you are on purpose and are feeling Sambandha with Radha Govardhanadhari. So no matter what your engagement may be, you continue the bhajana by keeping … Read More
Vasudeva Sri Nanda Maharaja’s friend is called Vasudeva because he is radiant with piety, jewels and wealth, which are all denoted by the word vasu. Visuddha sattva-guna, or the transcendental platform of pure existence, is also … Read More
First story Devala was a disciple of Vyasadeva. In the Maha-bharata, Adi Parva, we see that he is mentioned along with Asita, Vaisampayana, Sumantu, and Jaimini. The Brahma Vaivarta Purana contains the following story about Devala. … Read More
