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
Kandarpa Manjari’s father is Pushpakara and her mother is Kuruvinda. In his heart, Kandarpa Manjari’s father considered Krishna to be his actual son-in-law, so he did not arrange her marriage with anyone else. Kandarpa Manjari’s … 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
La tía paterna de Nanda Maharaja (Suverjana) Suverjana, quien es experta en el arte de la danza y por lo tanto es bien conocida por el nombre Nati[1], es la hermana del abuelo paterno de … 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
La prima volta che ero stato a Vrindavana (credo 1979) avevo visitato i luoghi attorno a Varsana, che e’ il paese dove Srimati Radharani ha vissuto la Sua infanzia. Ero stato poi altre volte a Varshana … 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
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
