Ujjwal-Neelmani (14.52) says –
“‘samarthâ rati’ or ‘self-independent passion’ is inexplicably extraordinary and highly distinct from ‘sâdhârani[1]’ and ‘samanjasâ rati[2]’. It extremely subjugates Sri Krishna
Verse 100
kâman santu sahasrashah katipaye sârasyadhoureyakâh
kâmam va kamaniyatâ-parimala-swâ-râjya-baddha-vratâh,
nai-vaivam vivadâmahe na cha vayam deva priyam brumahe
yat satyan ramaniyatâ-parinatis-twashyeva pârang gatâ.100.
Translation
O Dev! There may be thousands of … Read more >
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!
Verse 5
Whose lotus-face is most captivating with very sweet nectarine smile, Whose enchanting hairdo is adorned with intoxicated peacock-feathers – … Read more >
Explanation of ‘apina – stana – kutmala – âbhira – bhito gopibhir – âradhitar’
Sri Lilâshuk saw the magnificent Shyâmsundar, with His face immersed in sweetness, His budding youth adorned with lâvanya and the nectarine flute held close to His … Read more >
Manthara-gatih (slow moving)
When Sri Râdhârâni’s glances caress Him lovingly, Shyâmsundar starts radiating so much splendour that it casts a spell on the Vraja–gopis and make them sloth–like (slow moving). He feels the desire to send loving signals because … Read more >
Sri Krishna’s beauty has thrilled Lilâshuk’s heart. Now he started thinking, “With what can I compare Sri Krishna’s beautiful features?” After much thinking, he decided that there is nothing in the universe that can be compared … Read more >
Sriman-Mahâprabhu has relished this verse in a most wonderful manner and has expressed His feelings to Sri Sanâtan Goswâmi –
“O Sanâtan! Hear the description of Sri Krishna’s sweet beauty. A single drop of that beauty submerges entire creation by … Read more >
After this, Sri Lilâshuk is saying – “All glory to my Ishtadev1, Vrajendranandan2 Sri Krishna Who is the Supreme Personality Himself and Who is adorned with peacock feathers.” Here he uses the word ‘Jayati‘ (glory … Read more >