Category: Radha Krishna

Krishna’s Rasa Lila with Vraja Gopis: Dance of Divine Love in Vrindavan

Post author By gaudiya
Post date August 26, 2023

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At the tender age of eight, Krishna orchestrated the enchanting Rasa Lila with the Gopis, the milkmaids of Vrindavan. It unfolded under the ethereal glow of Sharad Purnima, an autumn night illuminated by the majestic full moon. The moonrise imbued the surroundings with a reddish hue, akin to the red vermillion powder used to adorn a wife when her long-separated husband returns. The eastern sky became a canvas painted with a reddish tint, as if the moon was smearing it with a brush dipped in crimson. When Krishna beheld the full moon night of the sharad season adorned with a variety of seasonal flowers, particularly the fragrant mallika flowers, He recollected the gopis’ entreaties to Goddess Katyayani. In their prayers, they beseeched Krishna to become their husband. He perceived that the full moon night of autumn was a fitting occasion for an exquisite dance. Therefore, He envisioned that fulfilling their aspiration of having Him as their spouse would be aptly realized.

Lord Vishnu : The Supreme Protector – Divine Appearance, Incarnations & Sacred Symbols

Post author By gaudiya
Post date July 23, 2023

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Lord Vishnu, a central and revered figure in Hinduism, holds a significant position as one-third of the divine Trimurti, alongside Brahma and Shiva. His divine responsibility revolves around the crucial role of sustaining and preserving the universe. Adored by countless devotees, Vishnu stands as one of the primary deities in the vast pantheon of Hindu gods. Vaikuntha loka, the celestial abode of Vishnu, is a realm of sublime spiritual existence. Within its ethereal confines, he is known by the name Narayana. Descriptions of Vishnu from the sacred Srimad Bhagavatam paint an awe-inspiring picture of an extraordinary male form, captivatingly beautiful, adorned with resplendent, spiritual jewels, and adorned with four hands, each holding symbolic items—a club, a conch shell, a chakra (discus), and a lotus flower. As part of the Trimurti, Vishnu presides over sattva-guna, the quality of goodness, which embodies harmony, purity, and enlightenment. As the cosmic maintainer, he ensures the cosmic balance and upholds the order of the universe. His devotees worship him with profound devotion, recognizing his supreme status and benevolent influence.

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Celebrating Radha Ashtami : Exploring the History, Significance, and Tales of Radharani’s Appearance

Post author By gaudiya
Post date June 4, 2023

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In the realms of Hindu philosophy, the eternal love story of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha holds a special place. Their divine union symbolizes the eternal bond between the individual soul (Jivatma) and the Supreme Lord (Bhagavan). While Krishna is revered as the Supreme Lord, Radha is revered as his eternal consort, the embodiment of pure devotion and unconditional love. The mystical and enchanting persona of Radha Rani has captivated our hearts. She is revered as the epitome of love, devotion, purity, and spiritual ecstasy. Radha’s unparalleled devotion towards Lord Krishna and her unconditional love for him serve as an inspiration for devotees seeking a deep connection with the divine. It is on the auspicious occasion of Radha Ashtami, the appearance day of Radha Rani, that devotees across the world celebrate her divine presence and offer their adoration to this divine feminine force. Radha Ashtami, also known as Radhashtami or Radha Jayanti, is celebrated on the eighth day of the bright half of the month of Bhadrapada (August/September) in the Hindu calendar. This day marks the anniversary of Radha’s incarnation in this world. Devotees observe this occasion with great enthusiasm and reverence, organizing various rituals, devotional activities, and festive celebrations.

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Krishna Temples of India: Explore the Top 15 Devotional Destinations

Post author By gaudiya
Post date March 6, 2023

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In Brahma samhita, Lord Brahma praises Krishna as ‘Govindam Adi Purusham’, who is widely recognized by spiritualists in India and around the world as the Supreme Lord (Isvara Parama Krishna). Krishna is also considered as the original and oldest personality, without any superior (anadir adir Govinda), and the ultimate cause of all causes (sarva karana karanam). Lord Shiva, who is responsible for the destruction of the world, is regarded as Krishna’s great devotee (vaishnavanam yatha shambhu) and even holds the water of the Ganges that washed Krishna’s lotus feet on his head as a sign of respect. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals that he is seated in everyone’s heart as the Paramatma (supersoul) and that remembrance, knowledge, and forgetfulness originate from him (Mattah smritir jnanam apohanam ca). He also controls the material nature (prakriti) that governs the living entities of this world (Mayadhyaksena prakrtih suyate sa caracaram). Maha Vishnu, who lies in the causal ocean, and from whose body pores the countless material universes emanate, is a partial expansion of Lord Krishna. This article will cover some of the most prominent Krishna temples in India.

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Letter to Krishna: Rukmini’s Secret Message Will Leave You Speechless!

Post author By gaudiya
Post date February 24, 2023

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Rukmini’s secret love letter to Krishna :

Oh Krishna, you are the epitome of beauty and your qualities are renowned for their ability to enter the ears of those who hear, relieving them of bodily distress. Your beauty is known to fulfill all visual desires. Having heard of both, I have shamelessly fixed my mind upon you.

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Maha Lakshmi Mandir in Belvan – Lakshmi Devi’s Austerities to attain Krishna

Post author By gaudiya
Post date February 23, 2023

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Belvan, which is the tenth forest of Vraja Mandala, got its name due to the plentiful bael (bilva) trees present during Krishna’s pastimes. As Krishna and His friends grazed their cows in Belvan, they engaged in various sports and enjoyed the ripe bael fruits available in the forest. This is described in Bhakti Ratnakara –

Ramakrishna sakha saha e bilvavanete
pakka bilvaphala bhunje mahakautukete
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At this location, Balarama, Krishna, and their companions celebrated and enjoyed consuming ripe bael fruits.

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Wives of Krishna: Unveiling the Story of Their Divine Marriages

Post author By gaudiya
Post date February 21, 2023

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The Adi Purush, as referred to by Lord Brahma, is none other than Lord Krishna, who is considered the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Around 5000 years ago, Lord Krishna appeared on earth and manifested His eternal spiritual pastimes. He was born as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki in the prison cell of His demoniac maternal uncle, Kansa. To fulfill His divine mission, Vasudeva escaped from Kansa’s prison shortly after Krishna’s birth and exchanged Him with the newborn daughter of Nanda Maharaja and Yashoda in Gokul. Thus, Krishna was brought up in the cowherd community under the care of His foster parents. He was a mischievous boy who loved to steal milk and butter from the Vraja gopis’ houses, but despite His teasing and harassment, everyone adored Him. As He grew up, Krishna left Vrindavan and went to Mathura, where He became the leader of the Yadus. Lord Krishna had a total of 16,108 wives, out of which eight were considered his principal wives or “Ashta Bharya”. The names of these eight wives of Krishna were Rukmini, Jambavati, Mitravinda, Satyabhama, Nagnajiti, Bhadra, Kalindi, and Lakshmana. Each wife gave birth to ten sons, making Lord Krishna the father of 80 children. Lord Krishna had rescued 16,100 women from the control of the evil demon Narakasura, who had been keeping them forcibly. However, when these women returned to their families, none of them were accepted back. As a result, Lord Krishna married them to provide them with social and economic security. In this article we shall discuss about the enchanting wives of Krishna and their legendary marriages.

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Who was the Husband of Radha Rani – Abhimanyu or Krishna ?

Post author By gaudiya
Post date February 20, 2023

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Abhimanyu is referred to as Radha Rani’s husband, though it was a so-called or nominal marriage. Radha’s mother-in-law was Jatila, and her sister-in-law was Kutila. Radha Rani resided with her in-laws in the small village of Yavat, which is approximately 5 kilometers from Nandgaon. Radha and Abhimanyu were wedded on the guidance of Paurnamasi Devi (Yogmaya). However, it is essential to recognize that Radha and Krishna are inherently one and cannot be separated. They have manifested themselves as two distinct entities purely for the sake of experiencing their sweet pastimes. In truth, Radha and Krishna had already been united in marriage long before Radha’s association with Abhimanyu, as we will discuss later in this article. This gandharva marriage took place in Bhandirvan and was officiated by Lord Brahma. In this way, it is commonly acknowledged that Radha and Krishna are truly married. However, to make their divine pastimes more appealing, Radha is referred to as being married to Abhimanyu. The allure of their secret meetings and plotting against Jatila and Kutila adds to the enjoyment of their divine exploits.

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80 sons of Krishna – Names, Remarkable abilities & Pastimes

Post author By gaudiya
Post date February 18, 2023

Krishna’s marriage to 16,108 wives is a fascinating fact, with each wife purportedly giving birth to 10 children, each bearing some resemblance to Lord Krishna. However, despite the large number of wives, there were only 8 queens among them. This prompts the question of how many sons Lord Krishna actually had. This discussion will revolve around the 80 sons that were born to the 8 queens. Lord Krishna had 8 queens, namely Rukmini, Satyabhama, Kalindi, Lakshmana, Bhadra, Nagnajiti, Jambavati, and Mitravinda. In this article we shall discuss the names of the 80 sons of Krishna that were born to them.

Krishna is also referred to as ‘Bhagavan Swayam’ in Srimad Bhagavatam, thereby implying that He is the source of all avatars (incarnations) of Godhead. Krishna is ‘Svayam rupa’ or the original supreme personality of Godhead, and is also referred to as ‘puskala’ or the most complete. He has innumerable names, describing His various qualities, pastimes and incarnations.

Ete camsa kalah pumsah krsnas tu bhagavan svayam
Indrari vyakulam lokam mrdayanti yuge yuge
(Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.28)
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All these incarnations are either plenary portions or portions of plenary portions of the Supreme Lord, but Lord Krishna is the original Supreme Personality of Godhead. All of His incarnations appear whenever there is a disturbance created by atheists. These incarnations appear to protect the theists.

Isvarah paramah krishna sac cid ananda vigrahah
Anadir adir govindah sarva karana karanam
(Brahma Samhita 5.1)
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Krishna, who is also known as Govinda, is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He has a transcendental form of eternal bliss and knowledge. He is the origin of all and the prime cause of all causes.

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Krishna and Sudama – Lessons on Immortal Friendship and True Bonding

Post author By gaudiya
Post date February 17, 2023

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Krishna, who descends from His eternal abode in the spiritual world to this mundane world, interacts with others as if He were an ordinary human being. Although He is born as God, He appears to have a mother and father while playing as a cowherd boy in the village of Vrindavana. Krishna performs these pastimes to experience transcendental pleasure and attract suffering entities back home to Godhead. Sudama, who was one of His childhood friends, was a brahmana living as a spiritual guide. Lord Krishna and Sudama had been close childhood friends and classmates at Gurukul, where they received education under the guidance of Guru Sandipani. Although they eventually parted ways after their studies were completed, the bond of their divine friendship remained unbroken in their hearts.