Vrindavana (Vrajamandala)

  Krishna’s pastimes of crawling about and drinking His mother’s breast milk gradually stopped. Soon He walked on His lotus feet and started stealing butter. Is there anyone who did not feel unlimited bliss when the … Read More

  The fruit vendor One day, a fruit vendor came before the house of Nanda Maharaja. Upon hearing the vendor call, “If anyone wants fruits, please come and take them from me!” Child Krishna immediately took … Read More

  There is a Shrine here on the banks at Candra-sarovara known as the Sringara Mandira that commemorates this particular pastime. The word ‘sringara’ means ‘dressing’ or ‘decorating’.   Where is it? On the side of Sankarsana Kunda, towards the … Read More

The black cuckoo The place called Beriya is where Krishna in separation waited under a Ber tree in the courtyard of Radaharani’s house and to attract the attention of Srimatiji climbed a branch and imitated a … Read More

Sankari Khora, the narrow passage In Sankari Khora (Varsana) there is narrow passage-way lying between Brahma-parvata and Vishnu-parvata, and both gopas and gopis would make their way along it. After milking the cows, the gopas would … Read More

Sanatana Gosvami too old to do parikrama One day while Sanatana Gosvami was moving along on the parikrama path, as he passed Kusuma Sarovar, Krishna suddenly appeared from the bushes and asked Sanatana why he was … Read More

Radha brings ingredients for Sanatana “One day Sri Rupa Gosvami thought of feeding Sanatana Gosvami (his guru) some ksira (sweet rice). He became hesitant, but Sri Radhika had seen what was on his mind, so She … Read More

Sakatasura “The Sakatasura was a ghost who had taken shelter of the handcart and was looking for the opportunity to do mischief to Krishna. When Krishna kicked the cart with His small and very delicate legs, … Read More

Radharani’s particular night dress After returning in the early morning hours from one such secretive rendezvous, Srimati Radharani rested peacefully in Her beautiful bedroom quarters. Meanwhile, Her intimate maidservants busied themselves with various services in preperation … Read More

Radharani’s disguise Radharani gives a garland to Subala for Krishna One day Srimati Radharani made a very nice flower garland for Krishna and gave it to Vrinda-devi, “You take and give this to Krishna.” Vrinda-devi thought, … Read More

Radharani dreaming One night Srimati Radharani was talking in a dream. “My dear Krishna,” She said, “please do not play any more jokes on Me! Please stop! And please don’t touch My garments either. Otherwise I … Read More