Citra Citra is skilled in all activities due to her remarkable dexterity. There are six expedients to arrange and nourish a rendezvous[1]. Out of these six, she is extremely skilled in the third one, yana. She … Read More
Indulekha Indulekha knows well all of the incantations for controlling snakes mentioned in naga-tantra. Moreover, she is also most skilled in using those incantations. She is especially conversant with samudrika-sastra[1]. Indulekha makes many different kinds of … Read More
The story There is a famous pastime that is connected to this sacred lake. One day Radharani, accompanied by Her friends, went to Nandagrama where She met Krishna’s mother Yashoda Mayi. Upon seeing the exquisite beauty … 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
Śukadeva, an abode of matchless bhagavat-prema, sang the beautiful Bhāgavata verses to glorify Lord Krishna, and to enlighten the people of the world. Vṛndā’s two pet parrots, Dakṣa[1] and Vicakṣaṇa[2], recited verses to wake up … 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
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
The discovery of Radha Kunda by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu On the eighth day of the waning phase of the Damodara month the discovery of Radha Kunda by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is celebrated by the residents. Bathing … Read More
Peacock pastimes 1 On this hill behind us we find the place called Mayur kutir. So many beautiful lila took place here. It is the place where Radha and Krishna would dance as peacocks. This act … Read More
Bhagavan Sri Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, He is transcendental and His katha (descriptions of His glories and pastimes) is very powerful. Of all types of such katha, the katha of His servants is … Read More
In this month Krishna told the gopis of Vrindavana, na paraye ‘ham niravadya-samyujam sva-sadhu-krtyam vibudhayusapi vah ya mabhajan durjara-geha-srnkhalah samvrscya tad vah pratiyatu sadhuna “I am not able to repay My debt for your spotless service, … Read More
Although, Krishna is Bhagavan, although He is atmarama (taking pleasure within) and aptakam (fully satisfied), in this month He became inspired by the beauty of the Vrindavana forest. There, in the middle of the night, He … Read More
Govardhana-puja also took place in this month. All the Vrajavasis worshiped Giriraja Govardhana and performed Annakuta Mahotsava. Seeing this, Indra became very angry, created torrential rain, and Krishna cut his pride. In this month, Indra came … Read More
