Krishna took a brilliant necklace from the hand of Ruci-mañjarī and hung it on Rādhā’s chest. Rādhā commented proudly, “You have removed the sandalwood paste and bodice from My breasts. Without replacing them, why have … Read More
(Niśānta-līḷā (4:24 a.m.—5:36 a.m.) Ascertaining that Rādhā and Krishna were awake, the mañjarīs fearlessly opened the door and quietly entered the bed chamber[1]. The mañjarīs beheld Rādhā-Mādhava wrapped in a deep embrace as They … Read More
Rādhā said[1], “O playful one, Your erotic pastimes have caused My clothes and ornaments to fall off and scatter. My sakhīs have not come yet, so why don’t You quickly dress Me as before? Apply … Read More
Śrī Hari’s handsome face, framed by fickle locks of hair and fragrant as a lotus flower, was beautified with makara earrings, a gentle smile and eyes indolent with pleasure. Lotus-eyed Rādhā became eager to enjoy … Read More
Śrī Krishna stretched a little before sitting up in bed. Seeing Rādhā listless from fatigue, Krishna lifted Her on His lap. He gazed upon Her sweet beauty with great longing while Rādhikā pretended to sleep. Acyuta … Read More
Rādhā-Mādhava opened Their eyes simultaneously and glanced playfully at each other. However, the impulse of desire disrupted Their mutual vision and made Them very unhappy[1]. The Divine Couple’s ankle bells, bangles and other ornaments chimed … Read More
The female parrot named Sukṣmadhī[1] wore on her neck like a string of pearls all the knowledge about sevā that she learned from Vṛndā-devī. She felt intoxicated from drinking the liquor of prema. She spoke in … Read More
#Balarama Index per una classe Birth Description Who is Balarama Killing of Romaharsana Marriage with Revati Subhadra and Arjuna Duryodhana and Bhima Balarama – description Powerful Lord Balarama has a fair complexion the color of crystal. … Read More
Though Rādhā and Krishna had awoken, They remained lying on the flower bed in a tight embrace. They were disturbed over the end of night, and did not want to rise from the attractive pleasure … Read More
Sri Garga-samhita Canto Eight, Volume Two Chapter Nine Sri Rama-rasa-krida Lord #Balarama’s Rasa Dance Text 1 duryodhana uvaca muni-sardula bhagavan balabhadro naga- kanyabhir gopibhih„ kada kalindi-kule vijahara. duryodhana uvaca – Duryodhana said; muni-sardula – O tiger … Read More
As two śārī[1] are always present during a dice game, the two śārī birds[2] Śubhā and Sūkṣmadhī are always together during the love affairs of Rādhā and Krishna. The birds said, “O delight of Vṛṣabhānu! All … Read More
The birds perched on the branches just outside the kuñja. Although eager to sing, they silently waited for Vṛndā’s command. On her signal, they filled the grove with their blissful chirping. A swarm … Read More
On a fine morning, when Krishna arrived, Radha asked, “My dear Keshava, where is your vasa now?” The word vasa in Sanskrit means residence, fragrance, or dress. Radha enquired of His dress, but Krishna … Read More
Let us listen to another interesting conversation between the divine couple told by Sri Chakrapani. Radha says, “Who is that at the dead of night?” Krishna says, “I am Keshava.” Radha says, “Keshava is … Read More
Kasyapa, grandson of Brahma and son of Marici begot of his wife Kadru powerful nagas like Sesa, Airavata, Taksaka, Karkotaka, Kaliya, Maninaga, Purananaga etc. and from them were born all kinds of ragas on earth. (Maha-bharata, … Read More
Once one of Krishna’s friends informed Him, “My dear Krishna, if You will open Your mouth, then I shall give You one nice sugar candy mixed with yogurt.” Krishna immediately opened His mouth, but … Read More
Krishna as a 7 year old boy persuaded His father Nanda Maharaj and other cowherd men to stop worshipping Indra, the demigod of rains, and instead worship the supremely compassionate Govardhan Hill for providing … Read More
The Lifting of Govardhana Hill Govardhana Hill is the sacred mountain that was lifted by Krishna in order to save the Vrajavasis from the torrential rains sent by Lord Indra, the king of heaven, who wanted … Read More
Navala means “evergreen.” Govardhana Hill is said to resemble a peacock. This kunda is also called Punchari Kunda because this area is the tail (brunch) of Govardhana. Punchari is part of the area where Krishna … Read More
