Rādhā-kuṇḍa is very rarely attained even by the great devotees
Upadesamrita Nectar of Instruction 11 कृष्णस्योच्चैः प्रणयवसतिः प्रेयसीभ्योऽपि राधा कुण्डं चास्या मुनिभिरभितस्तादृगेव व्यधायि । यत्प्रेष्ठैरप्यलमसुलभं किं पुनर्भक्तिभाजां तत्प्रेमेदं सकृदपि सरः स्नातुराविष्करोति ॥ ११ ॥ kṛṣṇasyoccaiḥ praṇaya-vasatiḥ preyasībhyo ’pi rādhā kuṇḍaṁ cāsyā munibhir abhitas tādṛg … Read More
Purva-raga and the first meeting of Radha Krishna in Sanket
Our Acaryas divide Sri Krishna’s transcendental pastimes into four phases, namely Kaumara, Pauganda, Kaisora and Yauvana. The first, Kaumara, goes from His appearance day to the end of His fifth year. During this period Krishna … Read More
Cintaharana Ghata (Mahavana)
There is a famous Shiva-linga located at this ghata known as Chinteshwara Mahadeva, that is said to have been made from ten thousand smaller lingas all fused together. There is also a temple commemorating the famous … Read More
Lord Caitanya at Govardhana Hill (From Caitanya Caritamrita)
When Lord Caitanya saw Govardhana Hill, He immediately offered obeisances, falling down on the ground like a rod. He embraced one piece of rock from Govardhana Hill and became mad. Just by seeing Govardhana Hill, … Read More
Pili Pokhara (Priya Kunda)
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
Hiranyangi, the Gopi born of a doe
Hiranyangi is very dear to Srimati Radharani and Srimati Radharani is very dear to her. She is dressed in beautiful garments that appear like a great multitude of unparalleled blossoming flowers. Her complexion is the color … Read More
Govardhana Dharam Vande mantra, text
Since 17th June, devotees at ISKCON Mayapur are sincerely observing the Purusottama month. Daily ghee lamps are being distributed for free in the Temple hall. Devotees offer these lamps to all the Deities singing melodious Hare … Read More
Algo sobre la forma de Govardhana
Como puede ver en las imágenes tomadas desde el satélite, Govardhana tiene la forma de un pavo real. Esto es lo que los Sastras siempre han dicho, incluso sin la ayuda de un satélite. Como resultado … Read More
Govardhana Puja Story
#Govardhana Puja Story During Dwapara Yuga, Lord Krishna convinced the cowherd men to worship Govardhana, instead of doing a sacrifice to please lord Indra, the king of heaven, who is charge of the rain. Krishna told … Read More
Reaching Govardhana Hill
Reaching Govardhana Hill Govardhana Hill is 26 km (14 miles) west of Mathura. By car it takes about forty-five minutes to get to Govardhana Hill from Vrindavana. As Govardhana Hill and Radha Kunda are right next … Read More