Banke: The term “Banke” is derived from the Hindi word “banak,” which means “bent” or “curved.” It is used to describe Lord Krishna’s appearance, particularly his posture while playing the flute. Lord Krishna is often depicted … Read More
SB 10.30.28 anayaradhito nunam bhagavan harir isvarah yan no vihaya govindah prito yam anayad rahah Translation: Certainly this particular gopi has perfectly worshiped the all-powerful Personality of Godhead, Govinda, since He was so pleased … Read More
In the Gita Govinda, the poet Jayadeva describes how Shri Krishna, adorned in forest flowers, awaits Shri Radha’s arrival in Dheer Sameer, where the soft breeze plays on the bank of the Yamuna River. Dheera means … Read More
Teen Goswami Samadhi (samadhis of three Goswamis) is about 20 meters from Radha Govinda Temple. Raghunatha Bhatta Goswami (1563), Krisnadasa Kaviraja Goswami (1583) and Raghunatha dasa Goswami (1588) left this word on the same day but … 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
Srimati Tulasi Devi è una dei devoti più elevati di Sri Krishna. Tutte le sacre scritture suggeriscono l’importanza di ottenere la misericordia di Tulasi Devi, se uno vuole fare progresso nel percorso della devozione. Nello … Read More
Sanket 1 संकेत This place is situated between Nand Gaon and Varsana. The first meeting of Radhika and Shri Krishna, after Their purvaraga, took place here. Sanket is the place where Radha and Krishna met … Read More
Sri Visakha Devi – Srimati Radhika’s Dearmost Friend Just prior to the annual Gaura Purnima festival of 1986, Srimati Visakha Devi, along with three other principle sakhis, was installed in the Sri Mayapur Candrodaya … Read More
It is said that the vibration of this wonderful instrument was able to break the meditation of the greatest sages. Kṛṣṇa was thus challenging Cupid by advertising His transcendental glories all over the world. There are … Read More
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
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 … Read More
Prema Sarovara pastimes This is one of the most beautiful and famous lakes in Vraja and was created from the tears of Radha and Krishna. In the Bhakti-ratnakara it says. “At this place ‘prema-vaichittya-bhava’ was manifested … Read More
In this month [Kartika], Krishna killed the demon Sankasura and cut the jewel from his forehead. He then entered the company of all the gopis, who were all wondering to whom He would give that jewel. … Read More
Glories of Govinda Kunda Madhavendra Puri at one time travelled to Vrindavan. And he came upon a hill known as Govardhan. When he saw the Govardhan hill which is non different than the body of Sri … Read More
Lautha Baba Lautha Baba is one of Krishna’s cowherd boy friends. One day, he cooked a nice meal for Krishna and Balarama. Suddenly, Krishna passed by on Akrura’s chariot heading to Mathura. Lautha invited Krishna and … Read More
In so many ways the village ladies joked with Krishna. One elderly gopi said, “O my beloved Krishna! If You dance for me, I will give You some sweet butter.” Krishna danced with delight for … Read More
Primera version Aquí, en Deha Kunda, una vez, un brahmán le preguntó a Krishna: “Tengo una hija en edad de casarse, ¿me puede dar algo de riqueza?” Krishna pensó: “Radha es mi única y completa riqueza. … Read More
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
