What is ‘mati’?
“When someone is able to arrive at the right conclusion that is in accordance with the scriptures, it is called ‘mati’.”
“âshlishya va padaratâm pinashtu mâm
adarshanân-marmâhatang karotu vâ,
yathâ tathâ vâ vidadhâtu … Read more >
Tag Archives: Krishna-Karnamritam (excerpts)
KK 40.2 – Swaminijiu’s nature and its expressions
Definition of ‘bhâv-shâvalya’
“When a group of bhâvs rub against each other it is called ’bhâv–shâvalya’.”
– (B.R.S.2.4.104)
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Example of bhâv-shâvalya |
Sri Râdhâ is in a sulking mood. Lalitâ has told Her not to speak to … Read more >
KK 40.1 – Various moods of our Swaminijiu – What is bhav-sandhi?
Verse 40
he dev he dayita he bhuvanaikabandho
he krishna he chapala he karunaika- sindho,
he nâth he ramana he nayana – abhirâm
hâ hâ kadâ nu bhavitâsi padan drishorme . 40.
Translation
O Lord, O my Darling, the … Read more >
KK 39 – sphurti….visphurti………and ultimately sakshatkar !!!
Verse 39
âlola – lochana – vilokita – keli – dhârâ-
nirâjita – agra – charanaih karunâmburâsheh,
ârdrâni venu – ninadaih pratinâdapurair
âkarnayâmi mani – nupura – shinjitâni. 39.
Translation
Sri Krishna, the Ocean of mercy, is dancing to … Read more >
KK 38.1 – Swamini learns to worship Impersonal Brahman
Verse 38
yâvanna me naradashâ dashami kuto’pi
randhrad – upaiti timiri-mrita – sarvabhâv,
lâvanya – keli – sadanan tava tâvad – eva
lakshya–samut–kvanita–venu–mukhendu–vimbam 38.
Translation
O Vibho! Before I am overcome by death, please enable me to behold Your moon-like … Read more >
KK 36 – In Krishna-prem moonlight seems like fire
Verse 36
adheera – vimba – adhara – vibhramena
harshârdra – venu – swara – sampada cha,
anena kenapi mano-harena
hâ hanta hâ hanta mano dunoshi.36.
Translation
Alas! Alas! How You are scorching my heart with Your indescribable mischievous, … Read more >
KK 34 – ‘samadhi’ is a mental stress : Kaviraj Goswami
Verse 34
punah prasnnendu – mukhena tejasâ
puro’ vatirnasya kripâ – mahâmbudheh,
tadeva lilâ – muralirava – amritam
samâdhi – vighnâya kadâ na me- bhavet. 34.
Translation
When will Sri Krishna, Who is an Ocean of Mercy reappear before me … Read more >
KK 31 – “Govinda’s face does NOT defeat the moon and the lotus” – Chaitanya das
Verse 31
pichchâvatamsa – rachanochita – kesha – pâshe
peenastani – nayana – pankaja – pujaniye,
chandrâravinda – vijayodyata – vaktra – bimbe
châpalyam – eti nayanan tava shaishave nah.31.
Translation
Your well–groomed hair is decorated with peacock-feathers, the … Read more >
KK 28.2 – Why is Sri Krishna blue-complexioned ?
Srila Bhatta Goswâmipâd says, Sri Lilâshuk is praying to behold Sri Krishna embraced very tightly by Vrajabeauties who are intoxicated by the Râs–ras during the Mahârâs. He is saying –”Dear Krishna! I wish to behold Your most amazing gorgeous … Read more >
KK 23.1 – Why is viraha superior to milan ?
Verse 23
sârdham samriddhair – amritâya – mânair –
âtâya – mânair – murli – ninâdaih,
murdha – abhishiktam madhura – âkritinâm
bâlang kadâ nâma vilokayishye. 23.
Translation
The One Whose flute showers nectar and permeates everywhere with its … Read more >