14.38) Aho! The stream from Kṛṣṇa’s pichkārī is amazing! While transversing the sky it becomes a hundred, a thousand — and falling, through the air a hundred-thousand — and finally a million streams drench the gopī’s bofies! 14.39) Kṛṣṇa and the gopīs throw fragrant powder — but because they are already wet from the pichkārī…
Pūrvāhna Līlā पुरवाह्न लीला Chapter 5 (The mid-morning pastimes, 8:24 a.m. To 10:48 a.m.) Gauracandrika – Śri Krishna’s Goṣṭha Yatra hari-vana-gati-līlāṁ vyākulī-bhūta-goṣṭhāṁ smṛti-viṣaya-gatāṁ yaḥ kārayāmāsa sākṣāt tad-anukaraṇa-kārī bhakta-vṛndasya madhye tam aham iha bhajāmi gauracandraṁ hi nityam When Krishna enters the forest with the sakhas for Goṣṭha-vihara, the Vrajavasis pathetically watch as he leaves them. And…
Vrindavan’s Yogapith I Sri Rādhā Krishna’s Yogapith lila happens thrice daily: • After the Pratah Lila, at Gupta Kunda (on the west side of Nandishwar), • At midday, in Vishakha Devi’s Madan-sukhada Kunja at Rādhā Kund, • At night, at Govinda-sthali near the Yamuna. The Yogapith mandir changes color with the times and the seasons,…
A Secret Meeting In Krishna-bhavanamrita, Vishwanath Chakravarti reveals an intimate lila that begins now: After Nandarani leaves to perform her prescribed duties, Tungavidya whispers into Vishakha’s ear. And upon hearing, Vishakha smiles with a nod of agreement. But as Radhika observes them, she replies, “Oh Vishakhe! Oh Tungavidye! Seeing your broad smiles and whispering, I…
गोविद लीलामृत – Govinda lilāmṛta प्रभा लीला – Prathā līlā Chapter 4 1-7 Śri Nandīśvara-candrika It is difficult for Nanda Maharaj to send Krishna back home. But as Krishna finally leaves the goshala and nears the front gate, he sees his mother anxiously waiting for him. Due to vatsalya affection, her flowing breast milk dampens…
Seva paripati Chapters two, three, and four are invaluable for lila smarananandi sadhakas because they discuss: • How the Vraja associates conduct their seva to please Krishna’s senses; • The times for each seva and who performs it; • The types of paraphernalia used in such seva; • The types of food and drink Krishna…
114 Krishna Meets Madhumangal Rasa-tarangini Tika: Let’s return to Krishna-bhavanamrita where another lila unfolds in this time period. As we left off, Krishna was training a baby parrot to perform Rādhā nama kirtan. But thereafter, he joins Madhumangal, and the following conversation ensues: Krishna: “Oh priya-sakha! Where were you this morning? It seems like ages since…
81-113 Today’s Cooking Nandarani calls Krishna 81-83 After engaging the servants, Mother Yashoda became anxious to see her two sons. Turning toward the goshala and seeing the servants carrying milk from there, she says, “Oh milkmen! Is Krishna coming?” Someone answers “No, not yet.” “Why is he so late?” Mother Yashoda replies. Another milk-carrier says,…
64-80 Preparations for Krishna’s Morning Bath and Tambula-seva Verse 64-65 Next, Mother Yashoda calls a servant over and says, ‘Hey Payoda! Yesterday evening a large quantity of Yamuna water was brought and freshened with kumkuma, aguru, camphor and sandal. Then it was poured into new clay pots, covered by a soft cloth, and kept in…
Rādhā comes to the window Verse 60-62 Meanwhile, Radhika removes her orana (upper garment), rings and bangles, placing them in Tulasi’s hands. Then using he water provided by Dhanishtha, she washes her hands and feet and proceeds into the kitchen. Seeing Balaram’s mother, Radhika offers pranams placing her head at her feet. Then Rohini Devi…