Srila Kavirâj Goswâmipâd has said when Sri Lilâshuk beheld some Gopi placing Sri Krishna’s lotus-feet on her breasts, he prayed joyfully
Category Archives: Krishna-Karnamritam (excerpts)
KK 12.1 – The poet extols Sri Krishna’s lotus-feet
Verse 12
nikhila–bhuvana–lakshmi–nitya–leelâspada-bhyâng
kamalâ–vipina–vithi–garva–sarvâkânkshâ–bhyâm,
pranamad–abhaya–dâna–praudhi–gâdha–âdrita–bhyâng
kimapi vahatu cheetah krishna–padâmbuja–bhyâm.12.
Translation
Sri Krishna’s eternal pastimes are the most beautiful in all universes and His lotus-feet are the source of these enchanting leelâs. They1 overshadow the beauty of a host of … Read more >
KK 11.3 – Srimati Radharani’s jewel-like expressions
Sri Bhatta Goswâmipâd has written that Srila Lilâshuk’s heart is so absorbed in Sri Krishna that He cannot bear Sri Krishna–viraha anymore. So, in this verse he is praying for a ‘sphurti’ of Sri Krishna’s leelâ. … Read 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!
Kk 11.1 – Govinda forsakes three hundred crores of Gopis to sport with Ishwari
Verse 11
hridaya mama hridya vibhramânan
hridayan harsha – vishâla – lola – netram,
tarunâm vrajabâlâ – sundarinân
taratang kinchana dhâm sannidhâtam .11.
Translation
The One Who knows the heart of the charming bewildered Vraja-beauties, Who is the restless … Read more >
KK 10.2 – How the Gopis gaze at Sri Krishna
Explanation of‘abhyâsamânam’
‘Abhyâsamânam’ may also mean ‘practising’. During the day, the Gopis feel one moment of separation from Sri Krishna to be equal to crores of kalpas and they cannot bear it. They are meditating on Him now … Read more >
KK 9.1 – The eros in Vrajadham is NOT ‘lust’
Verse 9
pallavaruna – pani – pankaja – sangi – venuravâkulm
phulla – patala – patali – parivâdi – pada – saroruham,
ullasach–madhura-adhara–dyuti–manjari sarasa–ânanam
vallavi–kuchakumbha–kumkuma pankilam prabhum–âshraye.9.
Translation
He maddens the hearts of Gopis by creating notes with His hands … Read more >
KK 7.1 – Sri Krishna’s sweetness
Verse 7
kamaniya – kishora – mugdha – murteh
kalavenu – kwanit – âdritana – nendoh,
mama vâchi vijrimbhatam murârer
mâdhurimnah kanikâpi kâpi kâpi. 7.
Translation
The One Who is attractive and Nava-kishor, Whose face enchants the creation, Whose … Read more >
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.
KK5.3 – Kaviraj Goswami explains ‘Forbidden food’ for us (sadhaks)
Explanation of ‘vishaya-vish-âmisha – grasana – gridhnu’
‘There is an external meaning of the verse ‘vishaya-vish-âmisha–grasana–gridhnu’. It refers to the worldly pleasures such as money, wealth, women etc.