Vrindavana (Vrajamandala)

Krishna wants freshly churned butter With great respect and affection the gopis enthusiastically lifted up Krishna and asked, “O darling! What do You want? Do You want some khir? Krishna replied, “No, No!” “Do You want … Read More

Krishna trying to walk Krishna tried to stand up and take a few steps on His own. Falling on His bottom, He would look unhappily at mother Yasoda and cry for a moment. To encourage Him, … Read More

Krishna tries to dress Yasoda Once the housewives of Vrindavana sat in a lonely place braiding Yasoda’s hair and decorating her with her favorite jewelry. Suddenly restless Krishna snatched tie ornaments from Yasoda’s body, and tried … 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 … Read More

Krishna learning the meaning of words Just for fun Krishna crawled around like a little baby pretending to be learning about the world. In such pastimes He filled the Vrajavasi ladies with joy. Sometimes the elderly … Read More

Krishna inventing the word mata One nurse, brimming with maternal affection, tested Krishna’s speaking ability. She said, “Can you say the names of Your parents?” Krishna answered with distinct, softly spoken words. Then to everyone’s amazement … Read More

Krishna gets scared Sometime later Krishna crawled into a room full of gems and jewels, and became afraid upon seeing His own reflection in the jewels. In His enchantment He tried to erase the reflection with … Read More

Krishna enters the forest Syamasundara Sri Krishna enters the forest of Vrinda-devi, accompanied by his shepherd friends. Its head is decorated with a peacock feather; He wears yellow karnikara flowers behind his ears, and wears a … Read More

Krishna eating earth Another pastime that took place here is as follows. One day Krishna was eating earth. His friends told Baladeva prabhu, and Baladeva prabhu went home and told Mother Yasoda. He said, “My brother … Read More

Krishna deceives Jatila After Svamini has been fully dressed and ornamented She goes to Krishna’s abode Nandisvara to cook for Krishna, but first She will offer oblations to the Sungod, Her father’s worshipable deity, on a … Read More

Krishna dancing In so many ways the village ladies joked with Krishna. One elderly gopi said, “O my beloved Krishna! If You dance for me, I will give You some sweet butter.” Krishna danced with delight … Read More

Krishna Balarama do not want to leave playing One day Lord Krishna, the liberator of the twin arjuna trees, was playing with Balarama and the other children on the bank of the Yamuna, and because it … Read More