The sâdhaks of pre-Chaitanya era such as Sri Lilâshuk and Jayadev were devotees in the mood of sakhis in the sweet ras of Vraja. The devotional practice in Manjari–bhâv is a hitherto unoffered merciful gift distributed by Mahâprabhu … Read more >
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Verse 2: Part 9 – Symptom of anurâg
Srila Kavirâj Goswâmipâd had quoted the sign of anurâg as follows:-
“The ‘râg’ that appears to be novel at every moment and makes one’s beloved appear ever-new – is called ‘anurâg’. Anurâg creates unlimited thirst. This thirst … Read more >
Verse 2- Part 8 – Lilâshuk was a Râgânugâ sâdhak
A question may then arise: How is it that Sri Lilâshuk suddenly became qualified to relish the ‘Râs–ras’ that is so very confidential? Srila Kavirâj Goswâmicharan replies that he had heard about Sri Râdhâ’s anurâg for Sri Krishna from … Read more >
Verse 2- Part 7 – A siddha-swarup’s relish of ‘vastu’ and ‘akhilodaram’.
Suddenly Sri Lilâshuk had a sphurti of Sri Krishna. He beheld Sri Krishna in front of him and said – “Right in front of me, there is an inexpressible ‘Vastu’.”
Verse 2 – Part 6 – A relishing meaning of ‘apavarga’
This ‘Vastu’ in endowed with a remarkable power – “hasta-nyastanat – apavargam” – it offers ‘apavarga’ to whosoever performs His bhajan. Generally, the word ‘apavarga’ means ‘liberation’. However, here, ‘apavarga’ means … Read more >
Verse 2 – Part 5 – A ras-explanation of ‘Mukunda’
Srila Krishnadâs Kavirâj Goswâmi explains why we call Sri Krishna as ‘Mukunda’
As it is, the song of Shyâm’s flute is maddening enough. Over and above, they, the daughters-in-law of respectable households, have to stop their skirts from falling off … Read more >
Verse2 – Part 4 – Sri Krishna – the Supreme Magician
This Vastu is thoroughly skilled in the art of hypnotism. The words ‘srasta-srasta-niruddha-nivi–vilâsad-gopi- sahasrâvritam’ mean that this ‘Vastu’ is so skilled in the art of hypnotism that just as the Gopis are engaged in serving their husbands … Read more >
Verse 2- Part 3 – Lilashuk makes the Gopis attain ‘nirvan’ !!
What does the poet mean by ‘nirvân’1?
In Lilâshuk’s verse, the word ‘nirvân’ describes the Gopis. ‘Nirvân’ means ‘one from whose heart the ‘vân’ or arrow has been removed’. The … Read more >
Verse 2 – Part 2 -Sri Vrindâvan Dhâm has a monopoly over the flute
The sweet flute is an extraordinary quality of Vrajendra-Nandan alone. The resonance of the flute is not a part of any divine form other than of Vrajendra-Nandan.
Verse 2 – Part 1- Why does the poet call Sri Krishna as ‘vastu’ or ‘object’?
… Read more >Verse 2
asti svastaruni-karâgra-vigalat-kalpa-prasun-âplutam
vastu prastuta–venunâda–lahari–nirvâna–nirvyâkulam,
srasta–srasta–niruddha–nivi–vilâsad–gopi–sahasra–âvritam,
hastunyasta–natapavargam–akhilodaram kishorâkriti. 2.
Translation
He Who is motionless, is submerged in the sweet bliss arising from the resonating flute, Who is drenched by celestial damsels with the flowers of Kalpa-taru, Who is