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 17.1 – viparit vilaas
Verse 17
mama chetasi sphuratu vallavi – vibhor –
mani nupura – pranayi manju shinjitam,
kamala – vane – chara – kalinda – kanyaka –
kala – hamsa kantha – kujita-adritam
kantha – kala – kujitadritam. 17
Translation
May the … 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 >
Part 6 : Introduction : Divine Panchamritam – 6
“Yugal-geet” contains 12 verses altogether. It gives us the relish of Bhagavân Sri Krishna’s day-to-day pastimes, love-sports and sweetness.
Chapter 20 – What are the ingredients of madhur ras?
Now let us study the various ingredients of ras (such as vibhâv etc.) in the above situation. We remember that vibhâv comprises of sthâyi-bhâv, the subject of ras, the shelter of ras and what excites ras. They are … Read more >
Chapter 19 – Srimati Radharani’s madhur bhaav
What are the vyâbhichâri bhâv or passing moods of a devotee in madhur ras? “A devotee expresses The 33 types of vyâbhichâri bhâv (such as nirved etc.), other than ougra and lethargy.” – (B.R.S.)
Chapter 18 – What are the saatvik reactions of a devotee in madhur ras?
1. Vâchik – verbal reactions of a devotee in this ras – there are 12 in all
Chapter 17 – What excites madhur ras?
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What excites madhur ras? (uddipan vibhâv) |
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