A new book on the life and teachings of Srila Rupa Gosvami just arrived from the press! On August 1st, Prabhuji said to send it to press. On the 2nd our superstar Godsisters took it to the printers and miraculously, the printers got the whole print run of thousands done in just four days in…
The gopis knew that Krsna and Baladeva were very soft-hearted. If anyone in Mathura were to just offer them a little love and service then they will come under their control. The gopis thought, “If you give Krsna anything His heart melts; even if its just a little bit of butter or misri. He dances for such simple in joy and eagerness loving gifts..
The gopis were not worried that Krsna may be harmed by Kamsa. That is not why they were distressed. They knew that Krsna’s heart was very soft and that as soon as Vasudeva and Devaki saw Krsna they would offer their affection and prayers to Him and not allow Him to ever return. They knew this would come to pass.
Balarama always thought, and He was in the mood, that His father was Nanda Baba — not Vasudev Maharaja. He never thought, “I am the son of Devaki and Vasudeva.” Mula Sankarsana is Baladeva in Dvaraka or Mathura. Baladeva in Gokula or Vraja is not Mula-Sankarsana; He is something different. In tattva they are both one, but by rasa-vicara, consideration on the basis of rasa, They are not one…
1. Baladeva Prabhu is Krishna Himself with a speciality in complexion and mood. He identifies himself as Krishna’s servant and has a fair complexion.
2. He is the original Spiritual Master.
3. Generally, his fraternal feelings are mixed with servitude and parental affection…
1. Today is Pavitra-rupini Ekadasi & beginning of Sri Sri Radha-Govinda’s Jhulan-yatra.
2. We should try to bring Vrindavan in our heart.
3. To be pure, arrange a swinging seat in your heart for Sri Sri Radha-Krishna. Then they will come with their associates and play there…
1. In Vraja-lila, he is Rupa-manjari.
2. Rupa-manjari is the embodiment of Srimati Radhika’s love. So one who receives her mercy naturally receives the mercy of Srimati Radhika.
3. He arranges everything for the service for Srimati Radhika…
1. Guru is like father and vaisnavas are like mothers.
2. Gaura-Nitai are the original fathers of sankirtana.
3. Sankirtana is like a blossoming lotus that attracts everyone by its sweet-smelling honey…
We should try to mix our hearts with the heart of Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami. Without avesa we cannot taste all these mellows. When we hear and read these verses, we should identify ourselves as followers of Raghunatha dasa Gosvami and try to make our hearts one with his…