In this month, Sri Radhika lamented in separation: purnah pulindya urugaya-padabja-raga sri-kunkumena dayita-stana-manditena tad-darsana-smara-rujas trna-rusitena limpantya anana-kucesu jahus tad-adhim (Srimad-Bhagavatam 10.21.16) “The aborigine women of the Vrindavana area become disturbed by lust when they see … Read More
Pastimes in the month of Kartika dhanyah sma mudha-gatayo ‘pi harinya eta ya nanda-nandanam upatta-vicitra-vesam akarnya venu-ranitam saha-Krishna-sarah pujam dadhur viracitam pranayavalokaih (Srimad-Bhagavatam 10.21.11) In this month, feeling separation from Krishna, the gopis lamented, “We … Read More
Madhumangala chastised by the Gopis In Ciksauli Krishna and His friends broke into one gopi’s house and sat inside eating yoghurt etc. The gopi saw Them through the window, so locked them all inside and went … Read More
Last day of Kartika In this very month Sri Krishna was bound by the rope of the vatsalya-rasa (relationship in parental affection) of His mother Mother Yasoda. Actually, He was not bound by a rope, but … Read More
Kyon Nai (Konai) “The old name of this village is ‘Kennai’ which is derived from the words, ‘Kyon na ayi’ meaning ‘She’s not come?’ These words were spoken by Krishna while searching for Radharani at this … Read More
Este Kartik, ayúdanos a restaurar Sakhi Kunda Al caminar por el sendero parikrama alrededor de Govardhana para pasar Sakhi Kunda, también llamado Lilavati Kunda. Este es uno de los varios lugares donde Uddhava dio … Read More
Kutila catches Radha Krishna One day Kutila caught Srimati Radhika with Krishna together all alone. She locked the door securely and with great delight began to announce to her family the apparent disgraced condition of her … Read More
This Kartik, Help Us Restore Sakhi Kunda When walking on the parikrama path around Govardhana to pass Sakhi Kunda, also called Lilavati Kunda. Here is one of several places where Uddhava gave Krishna’s messages … Read More
Krishna wants His mother’s attention One night the soothing rays of the full moon illumined the courtyard of Nanda’s house. Yasoda sat there talking with some elderly gopis while Krishna played nearby gazing at the moon. … Read More
Krishna the mendicant Krishna, in acute separation, went to Yavata in the guise of a mendicant to the house of Jatila in order to meet Radharani. Usually, Radhika playing the role of a faithful wife, … Read More
In this month the gopis saw the footprints of Radhika and said, anayaradhito nunam bhagavan harir isvarah yan no vihaya govindah prito yam anayad rahah “Certainly this particular gopi has perfectly worshiped the all-powerful Personality … Read More
Krishna steals the gopi’s garments During the month of Margasirsha, every day early in the morning the young daughters of the cowherds would take one another’s hands and, singing of Krishna’s transcendental qualities, go to the … Read More
Krishna marks Radha’s breast One day Srimati Radharani, accompanied by Her associates, was taking rest in Her garden, and at that time Lord Sri Krishna arrived in that assembly. After sitting down, He began to narrate very impudently about His … Read More
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
