Among all the inconceivable potencies of Krishna, the most powerful one is His affection for His devotees, bhakta vatsalya. Vishvanath Chakravarti Thakura calls this quality of Krishna as the crest jewel of all the infinite good qualities He possesses. Krishna can fulfill limitless purposes through His pastimes. Through the Govardhan lila, Krishna showed how He… Continue reading Bhakta Vatsala Krishna
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Radhanath Swami on Krishna’s Mercy to Fruit Vendor
One day a fruit vendor came to Vrindavan. She was an uneducated tribal lady living in the forests. Little Gopal heard her selling fruits. He had seen His parents bartering grains for other goods. So He took a handful of grains and came running to the fruit vendor. As He was running, grains fell off… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Krishna’s Mercy to Fruit Vendor
Radhanath Swami on Krishna eating dirt
One day the gopas complained to mother Yashoda that they saw Krishna eating dirt in a secluded place. Yashoda became very worried and asked Krishna why He had eaten dirt. Krishna said, “I didn’t eat dirt. All of them are speaking lies.” Yashoda mayi said, “If you didn’t eat dirt, then let me look into… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Krishna eating dirt
Radhanath Swami on Butter thief
When Krishna learned how to walk, He started performing His butter stealing pastimes. These charming pastimes are so attractive that they can completely purify our consciousness. If we can some how or the other develop taste for hearing and speaking the pastimes of the Lord in the association of devotees, we can transcend all the… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Butter thief
Radhanath Swami on Higher Taste Comes by Krishna’s Grace
Rupa Goswami says lobha or greed – eagerness is the price for getting that higher taste. That means as an austerity we are enthusiastic. Oh! Yes I am hearing it again wonderful! The more I hear it, the more I am going to realize it. The more I hear it, the more I am going… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Higher Taste Comes by Krishna’s Grace
Radhanath Swami on Trinavarta
When Krishna was about one year old, Kamsa sent the mystical whirlwind demon – Trinavarta. Krishna understood this. When God appears in this world, He does not have to perform any mystical practices to become God. He is always God. Even as a baby, He has all the powers of the Absolute Truth. To protect mother… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Trinavarta
Radhanath Swami on Name giving ceremony of Krishna
Vasudeva secretly called his family priest Garga Muni and requested him to perform the name giving ceremony of the two sons of Nanda Maharaj. Garga Muni came to Gokul and Nanda Maharaj happily received him. On being requested by Nanda Maharaj to perform the name giving ceremony, Garga Muni warned him, “If Kamsa comes to… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Name giving ceremony of Krishna
Radhanath Swami on Sakatasura
During the Vedic times, every aspect of a child’s life would be celebrated. Srila Prabhupada explains that in Vedic family life, children are not considered a burden. They are considered to be a gift of God. At various stages of their growth, purificatory ceremonies are performed. At the time of conception there is the Garbhadan… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Sakatasura
Radhanath Swami on Putana
Later when Nanda Maharaj had gone to Mathura to pay his taxes, he met Vasudeva. Vasudeva told Nanda Maharaja to get back to Gokul really soon to take care of his two children. Meanwhile Kamsa called for his allies to help him kill the child who would be the cause of his death. Many of them… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Putana
Reason for taking sannyasa
Many people take sannyasa because they are frustrated with life, but Lord Caitanya had the most perfect family, friends and loving associates. He took sannyasa because He wanted to reach people who were distant and who were offensive. As a sannyasi, everyone will respect Him and He would be free to travel and preach. He… Continue reading Reason for taking sannyasa
