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
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
02 2016 Chapter 17: The History of Kâliya and Krishna Swallows a Forest Fire (1) The king said: ‘Why did Kâliya give up Ramanaka, the abode of the serpents, and what caused the enmity of Garuda … Read More
“This is where Krishna killed the demon Shankhachuda and removed the priceless jewel from his head and presented to Balarama as a gift. Shankachuda was a follower of Kuvera, the Lord of the Yakshas and the … Read More
The place where Yoghurt was churned (Dadhi-manthana-sthal) or Ukhal bandhan sthan. Yashoda would churn yoghurt here. Once, during the last part of the night, baby Krishna was sleeping on His bed. The previous day, Yashoda-maiya … Read More
Pili Pokhara, also known with various other names, is a most beautiful pond at the foot of the hill where Varsana is located. The transcendental pastimes that happened in this holiest of place cannot but give … Read More
