Srila Lilâshuk is describing the speciality of Sri Krishna’s lotus-feet. The beauty of a host of lotuses fades when compared to the beauty of Sri Krishna’s lotus-feet. What is great about a lotus-forest?
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KK 12.3 – What should be the heartfelt desire of all Gour-bhaktas?
The manjaris are Râdhâ-snehâ-adhikâ (more favourable to Râdhâ). They never have milan with Sri Krishna.
KK 12.2 – The glory of the sakhis
Srila Kavirâj Goswâmipâd has said when Sri Lilâshuk beheld some Gopi placing Sri Krishna’s lotus-feet on her breasts, he prayed joyfully
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 >
Chapter 9 – Bhaav-equalization – how we can relish Sri Krishna’s sweetness
Equalization of Bhâv
What is bhâv?
How can we get the bhâv of the eternal associates?
‘Bhâv’ is an experience of Sri Krishna’s sweetness. Although we live in the material world, all of us can get this bhâv… 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 >
Chapter 8 – Formation of ras
The answer to this question is –
All the divine pastimes of Sri Krishna are eternal. His various ages such as childhood, adolescence, youth – are also timeless.
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 >