Srila Lilâshuk is describing the speciality of Sri Krishna’s lotus-feet. The beauty of a host of lotuses fades when compared to the beauty of Sri Krishna’s lotus-feet. What is great about a lotus-forest? Its goodness lies in its wonderful coolness, fragrance, softness, beauty, nectar and the sweet sound of buzzing honeybees. The lotus forest is proud of its magnificence. But, how much ever wonderful its richness may be, it is material. On the other hand, the beauty, fragrance and other qualities of Sri Krishna’s lotus-feet are all divine and the very embodiment of the entire spiritual ras. Therefore, what is the value of a lotus forest in its comparison? Indeed, the pride of the lotus forest’s opulence is shattered to pieces because everything about Sri Krishna’s lotus-feet is unique and wonderful and nothing can surpass their beauty! The great poet Srila Karnapur has described –

“May the lotus–feet of Sri Krishna, the slayer of Putanâ protect us. Oh! How do I describe the sweetness of those lotus-feet? Serene rosy toes are the petals of that lotus, the saffron from Srimati Râdhârâni’s breasts is its pollen, the deep faith of the devotees is its honey, the lustre of His nails is its filaments and His thighs are the stem of the lotus.”

– (Ânanda-Vrindâvan-Champuh – 1.2)

“The beauty of Sri Krishna’s feet tempts lotus flowers. Their lâvanya is like honey. The toes are like lotus-petals and contain concentrated nectar. The eyes of the Gopis are like the bumble bees that always seek this nectar. The splendour of the nails is like filaments of the lotus from which fragrance flows eternally. May my mind be ever absorbed in that lotus-feet of Sri Krishna-Chandra and never be separated from them.”  

– (Sri Jadunandan Thaakur)

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