Tag: Krishna
Radhanath Swami On Parikshit Maharaj Expresses His Doubt
Parikshit Maharaj asked a similar question to Sukadeva Goswami. He said that, how is it possible that the residents of Vrindavan loved Krishna more than even their own children. Sukadev goswami told that because Krishna is the Paramatma, He is the life force in every living being. When the life force leaves the body no […]
Radhanath Swami On Childhood Pastimes Of Nimai
Radhanath Swami describes childhood pastimes of Nimai Little Nimai, He would cry, and the only thing that could possibly stop him from crying was if everyone gathered around him, clap their hands and blissfully chanted Krishna’s names. Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare And he […]
Radhanath Swami On How is Vrindavan revealed?
In Srimad Bhagavatam we find many stories of devotees being challenged with insurmountable difficulties. In the face of these challenges, neither did they give up their faith, nor did they give up their hope. The more difficult the challenge was, the deeper they surrendered and Krishna revealed Himself in incredible ways to each of these devotees. Lord Caitanya taught that bhakti means […]
Radhanath Swami on Entering Vrindavan
Srila Narrotam Das Thakura wrote in his prayers that in order to understand the loving pastimes of Radha and Krishna we should be humble and take shelter of the six Goswamis of Vrindavan. Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakura would say, “Do not try to see Krishna, try to serve Krishna in such a way that Krishna is pleased […]
Radhanath Swami on Navadwip Dham
Radharani creates Navadwip Dham – Krishna made Shyam Kund and Radharani made Radha Kund. Similarly Radharani made Navadwip Dham and Krishna manifested Goloka Vrindavan. She has put all the holy places here. In Kaliyuga Navadwip dham’s glories expand more and more but other holy place’s like mercy is reducing day by day. Navadwip dham’s glories expand – […]
Radhanath Swami on Prayer
It was here in Vrindavan that Srila Prabhupada prayed for our deliverance. He prayed for each and every one of us to receive the highest prema and gave his life and soul to make that possible. To inaugurate this yatra, let us fold our palms and bow our heads in profound gratitude to Srila Prabhupada and to all our beloved compassionate acaryas. […]
Mesmerizing Flute
When Lord Krishna plays upon His flute mountains melt and water becomes solid. Hearing the sweet sound of His flute, the trees blossom, cows and calves would become stunned, weeping in ecstasy, embracing Krishna in their hearts. When the gopas hear the sound of the flute they celebrate by playing and wrestling with Krishna. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu explained that when the sound of the flute […]
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 […]
Radhanath Swami On The Opulence of Vrindavan
The culmination and the highest most inclusive level of love between the Lord and His devotees is manifested in Vrindavan. Lord Krishna descends from Goloka Vrindavan to this material world once in a day of Brahma. When He told about His plan, to come to this world, Radharani said, “I cannot live without You and I want to come with You.” Sita was […]
Radhanath Swami On Reciprocation of Karuna Sindhu
In the beautiful prayer, he kåñëa karuëä–sindho déna–bandho jagat–pate, we begin by addressing Lord Krishna as karuëä–sindhu. ‘he’ means to cry out with all humility unto Lord Krishna just like a helpless baby crying out for his mother. In the Bhagavad Gita Lord Krishna explains, yadä yadä hi dharmasya glänir bhavati bhärata abhyutthänam adharmasya tadätmänaà […]
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