What is reason behind Sri Krishna’s false sleep ?
‘shritum shrotra-manoharam vrajavadhu – lilâm – itho – jalpitam’. It means, ‘to hear the attractive conversation of the Vrajavadhus’.
Meaning of ‘Vrajavadhu’ and ‘lilâ’ in … Read more >
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KK 21.1 – Shikhandi and Sudyumna
Verse 21
stokastoka niruddhyamâna mridulaprasandi mandasmitam,
premodbheda–nirargala–prasrimara–pravyakta–romodgamam,
shrotun shrotra–manoharam vraja–vadhu–lilâm–itho–jalpitam mithyâ–swâpam upâsmahe bhagavatah kridâ – nimilad – drishah .21
Translation
Sri Krishna is pretending to be asleep so that He may hear the attractive conversation of the Vrajavadhus. His … Read more >
KK 16.4 – Srila Bhatta Goswami’s relish of the sweet feet
Srila Bhatta Goswâmipâd says, in the previous verse Sri Lilâshuk has prayed to the lotus-feet of Sri Krishna to sport in his heart.
KK 16.2 – How are Sri Govinda’s feet ?
How are these feet? ‘mani – nupura – vâchâlam’, that is, they echo with gem-studded anklets. How wonderful ! The sweet sound of those sweet anklets is whetting our auditory senses with their tinkle. The gem-studded anklets … Read more >
KK 14.4 – How do we know whether we have realised sweetness?
Sri Jiva Goswâmi tells us –
“We gain love when we practice devotion in mâdhurya–bhâv.
KK 13.4 – Sri Krishna’s eyes make love
In the verse, “Sri” means all-prosperous. When Sri Krishna casts His merciful glance at a devotee,
KK 13.3 – Sri Krishna’s sweetness and the Gopi-bhaav
Sri Lilâshuk pondered a little and said – “The beauty of this Kishor-Shekhar1 is ever new. This means that the next time you see Him, His eyes will appear more beautiful than what You saw previously.
KK 13.2 – When do Govinda’s eyes look extraordinary ?
Sri Lilâshuk is saying –
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The beauty of Sri Krishna’s eyes |
The beauty of Sri Krishna’s eyes is wonderful. They are ras-full and look even more
KK 11.2 – The prayer of a manjari
In the age of Mahâprabhu, the devotees are in Manjari-bhâv. The manjaris have a special role to play during the Râs–leelâ and in the confidential pastimes of Sri Sri Râdhâ-Krishna!
KK6.2 – The magic of the flute
Sri Lilâshuk is saying – “May the lotus-face of Vibhu that is abounding with the wealth of mâdhurya and châturya1 blossom eternally in the lake of my mind.