Radhanath Swami on Cow Protection

Nanda Maharaj, Yashoda mayi and all the Vrajavasis unanimously accepted Krishna’s advice. They prepared mountains and lakes of bhoga. As brahmanas were performing fire sacrifices, Nanda Maharaj and the other cowherd men were serving the cows and making them happy. They were feeding the cows the freshest grass and nicely decorating them with gold, silver… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Cow Protection

Radhanath Swami on Mood in the Spiritual World

Radharani declares Govardhan hill to be the best of the servant. Govardhan not only provide nutritious grasses for the cows but also cool nectarine lakes of fresh water. These lakes represents Govardhan’s tears of ecstasy in serving Krishna and His devotees. When the cows and the gopas taste that nectarine water they get intoxicated and… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Mood in the Spiritual World

Radhanath Swami on Krishna convinces Nanda Maharaj

Krishna approached Nanda Maharaj and enquired from Him the purpose of the sacrifice. Being lovingly persuaded by Krishna, Nanda Maharaj explained that they were performing this puja for Indra. Nanda Maharaj explained, “Since we are cowherds we depend on rains which give fresh grasses for the cows and therefore as a token of gratitude every… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Krishna convinces Nanda Maharaj

The Land of Loving Dealings

Yasoda mayi wanted to give a pair of shoes to Krishna, so that His feet would not be pricked by the sharp stones and thorns of the forest. However, Krishna said that He would accept the shoes only if she gives shoes for all the cows. Hearing this wonderful loving reciprocation, Mother Earth made the ground of Vrindavan very soft and… Continue reading The Land of Loving Dealings