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EDITORIAL  About the AuthorOther Stories by this Author Tour Vraja With Raghava, Shrinivasa And Narottama (Part 2) BY TRIDANDI SWAMI BHAKTIRATNA SADHU MAHARAJ  EDITORIAL, Nov 13 (VNN) — Continued from Continued from Part ISri Mahaprabhu visits Shesashayee Once Krsna laid down in his ananta ashija in Shesashayee Khirsanudia and Sri Radhika massaged his lotus feet. Their divine beauty cannot be described. The Vraja vilas of Stavavali describes that where Krsna was lying down in Ananta ashijya Radhika wanted to hold his soft lotus feet on her chest but considering that her hard breasts might hurt his soft feet she restrained herself. I pray to that Shesasayee Krsna to grant me a residence in this beautiful ghosta. Pg.172 Raghava explained that when Sri Krsna Caitanya Candra came to this place he was overwhelmed by divine love when he saw this celestial beauty of shesashayee Krsna. Those persons who saw the heavenly transformation of Caitanya were also moved and tears flowed from their eyes. They discovered the fact that this person could not be an ordinary human being. But must be God in the dress of a sannyasi, and this sannyasi must be shesasayee Bhagavan himself. While speaking they looked continually at the moon like face of Caitanya. O Srinivasa, said Sri Raghava, "the character of Mahaprabhu is unfathomable and only by his disire will you be able to understand it." Raghava then pointed put a Kadamba flower garden where Krsna used to roam. Then there was Khanigram in Khambahara where Krsna and Balarma grazed their cattle. Khanigram is on one boundry of Vraja and on another boundry there is Vanachara which was also famous for the pastimes of Krsna. In Kharano Balarama enquired about the well being of his wherd boyfriends. In Ujani the Jamuna changed her course and flowed upstream while listening to the sweet music of Krsna's flute. In Khelanavana which is now called Khela tirtha Krsna and Balarama played continually, forgetting even their food until their mothers came to feed them. Balarama's rasalila Balarama, the son of Rohini performed his rasalila in Ranaghat. This place is situated quite a long distance from where Krsna had his rasakela. Balarama was the second body of Krsna himself and the depth of his real self was like the depth of a million oceans. He came to Vraja from Dvaraka and stayed during the two months of Chaita and Vaishakh to console Sri Nanda, Yasoda and the others. He pleased his sakhas in various ways. There also Balarama gave soloce to all the Krsna priyas and charmed his own dear and loving gopis by having lilas with them. At that time Krsna killed Sankhachuda. Then Krsna and Balarama both performed divine lilas with their own lovers and played Holi. Only a learned devotee can describe the beauty of these celestial activities. In Sri Krsna Caitanya Carita Murari Gupta says; "Look at Rama and Krsna who are covered with jewels and suitablu dressed for spring time. In a humorous mood they performed their kelis with their own beautiful Vraja ladies. They are gracefully dancing and singing in a delighful mood with their pretty gopis. Pg.173 The gopis who were not fortunate enough to associate with Krsna forgot their sorrow when Balarama performed his lila with them. How Balarama increased their enjoyemnt is beyond description. In Srimad Bhagavatam it is stated that Bhagavan Sri Balarama stayed in Vraja for two months and supplied divine enjoyment to the gopis each night. Sri Raghava continued to describe the beauty of Balarama at the time of his rasa keli. "O Srinivasa, knowing that he would perform his rasa lila with his dear lovers Balarama happily came to this place. This pleasant spot, situated near the Jamuna river, was continually filled with scented air. The flowers of the gardens were in full bloom and the sky was bright from the full moon. The humming of bumble and the sweet whistling of different birds surcharged the atmosphere. Millions of male and female peacocks danced and many deer played in the garden. As Balarama relaxed beneath a tree the guards in heaven sang the glories of Rohini Nandan whose beauty and posture could fasicinate the world. The followinf is a song. Glory to the valiant Rohini Nandana. The white conch kunda flowers, camphor, and the silver-white mountain bow down to Balarama's beautiful bright complexion, his curly hair, the beauty of the carefree locks of hair on his forehead, his bright tilak. He steers the hearts of young maidens. His lotus eyes are restless and his eyebrows dance like black bumble bees near his bright earrings. With a short nose and a face which conquers the splendour of the moon, it seems like nectar pours from his body. His arms are decorated wtih bangles and jewelled necklaces adorn his strong chest. His thin waist makes the lion feel insufficient and his blue dress enchances his figure. His beautifully shaped thighs and feet fascinate the hearts of all who see him. Pg.174 O Srinivasa, who can keep his composure seeing the splendour of Baladev? It was here that Rama sat on a jewelled throne in a graceful Ramostava dress. The beauty of Baladev conquers millions of kamadevas and every movement of his charms the Munis and Indras. The glory of his body which brightens the three worlds can win the pride of a million moons. The silky black curly hair covering his head is decorated with a jewel set crown and flowers. His lips are as red as bind fruit and his teeth sparkle like pearls. A garland of Vaijayanti dangles from his powerful neck. The reddish color of the souls of his feet defeat the sun and the brightness of his nails conquers the darkness. I am unable to describe the beauty of Baladev as there is no comparison to him in this world. Whoever absorbs the gracefulness of Baladev is the most fortunate person. In the Puranas Baladev Dhyana is written as follows: In this place Rohini Nandana, Balarama, stood in a three fold bending form and blew joyfully on his horn, the sound of which moved the heart of Brahma and others. O Srinivasa, with one mouth only how can Idescribe the beauty of Balai's lila? Here in this moon-lit Jamuna Upavana, Balarama engaged in lilas surrounded by millions of gopis." Pg.175. In that Upavana near the Jamuna which was flooded by bright moon light and covered with the scent of lotuses, Balarama performed his rasa lila. Then Vaiuni devi, sent by her fatherVaruna, flowed from a hole in a tree and filled the entire atmosphere with the sweet scent of wine. Baladev breathed the scent and drank the wine with his beloved gopis in that garden. (Srimad Bhagavatam) Raghava continued his story, after drinking the wine Rohini Mandana engaged himself in divine love making with his gopis. Some of the gopis played wth mridanga, ranika, and other instruments while other gopis sang the glories of Balarama in beautiful songs based on beautiful tunes and beats. Lord Brahma and others were moved by the music. Sri Balarama himself became overwhelmed by the dance, the songs and music and soon the rasa mandir was filled with celestial joy. To enjoy water sports with his lovers Balarama brought the Jamuna near by pulling her with his plough and then sported in her water. After bathing Balarama changed his dress, drank honey and wine and spent the night with his associates. In the early morning the gopis could not bear their seperation from Balarama and did not want to return to their homes. Balarama consoled them in many ways and sent them to their houses. Out of fear for Balarama the Jamuna offered him prayers and folding her hands she threw herself at his feet. Pg.177 When by her own quiet nature the Jamuna was flowing to the South ocean she did not respond to the order of Balarama and thus he pulled her with his plough. In this place the Jamuna can be seen as she is. I sing the glory of this place with my devoted heart. (Stavavali/Vraja Vilas) Sri Raghava told his followers that Rasa Sthali is famous throughout the world and devotees offer their worship as this Ramaghat Pradesh. Nityananda Prabhu's lila in Ramaghat Whoever hears the glory of Ramaghat can be easily freed from worldly life. During his pilgrimages, Sri Rasa VIlasi Rama Nityananda Ray passed some days here. He played with the cowherd boys and ate curd, milk, roots and fruits whenever he felt hungry. He unsuccessfully tried to conceal the perplexieties he felt as Balarama. The local people said,"This must be Rohini Nandan travelling in Vraja as an avadhuta." Seeing Nityananda's divine performance people of different ages were attracted. Raghava showed the shakata tree whose wood Nityananda used to clean his teeth. In Ramaghat there is a brahmin who could not live for a moment without the thought of Baladev. To satisfy his devotees Nityananda gave him darshan as Baladev. Here also, Kalandi prayed to Nityananda, Sri Vasa Vilas Balarama. Even the demigods could not restrain their tears of ecstasy in watching the sports of Nityananda in this place. When Nityananda slept on a bed of dust beneath the trees he would always call out in his dream, "when will the enancipation of this wretched soul take place? When is Navadvipa going to reveal himself in Navadvipa? I will witness it with my own eyes." No one could understand the meaning of his words. Kachchavana is a place near Ramaghat where the children used to play as Kachchapa (turtle) in Bhushanavana the sakhas dressed Krsna in flower ornaments. All these places are famous for Krsna's vilas. Pg.178 While describing these holy places Sri Raghava and his followers passed through the forest whose beauty created restlessness within his mind. Seeing Bhandirvata (a banyas tree) he sighed. At this place Balarama and Krsna used to wrestle for fun. They also let Pralambha join them as one of their sakhas. Balarama killed him very easily. Once Krsna played his flute in such an enchanting tone that as soon as Radha heard it she could not remain at home but ran to meet Krsna with her friends. Vandir is famous for their various divine performances. The wrestling sport of Radha Krsna Here Radha asked Krsna in her soft voice, "How do you play with your friends in this place?" Krsna answered, "I dress as a wrestler and I wrestle with my friends. No one knows wrestling like me and I win very easily." Then Lalita smilingly requested Krsna to show them his wrestling while dressed as a wrestler. They all then changed into wrestlers costumes but Krsna was very proud of his dress. Radha smiled sweetly when she saw Krsna's wrestling costume and they both entered the wrestling arena. There was no question of winning or losing in that wrestling match and Kandipa the God f love was satisfied to watch the game. I sing the glory of Vandira where charming Sri Radha, being eager to wrestle with Krsna, dressed herself and her Sakhisin wrestling costumes. With a cheerful mind she wrestled with Vakali, the killer of Bakarakshaksh, who was also dressed as a wrestler for the pleasure of Madana. (Stavavali/Vraja vilas). No one can describe the vilases of Vandira. Aragram and Munjatali are near Vandira where Krsna swallowed the forest fire to rescue the cows and the cowherd boys. Vandali village is on the other side of the Jamuna. In Tapavana the daughters of the cowherd men performed tapasya. In Gopighat they bathed in the Jaumna. These gopis performed their puja to Kalyani devi in Chiraghat. It was here that they put their clothes on the bank of the Jamuna while having a bath in the river. To enjoy himself Krsna stole the clothes and climbed into a Nipa tree. Having finished their baths they realised they had no clothes and while concealing themselves in the water they bade Sri Krsna to return their dresses. Krsna explained the reaon for that lila and returned their clothes to them. The Gopis dressed themselves only after dedicating themselves to the grace of Krsna. In Nandaghat, Kandananda and others took their bath in the Kananda river. That bath has significant meaning because Nanda had fasted on the day of Ekadashi and on Dvadashi he took his bath in t Kalandi. While bathing a messenger of Raruna abducted Nanda but Krsna rescued him easily from Raruna. As Nanda had become afraid in this place Krsna's great grandson, Vajra, the son of Aniruda, named this place Vaya. Leaving Vaya behind Sri Raghava continued his tour of the holy places around Mathura. In Vatsavana Brahma stole the cows and cowherd boys. I sing the glory of the place Vatsaharanasthali where Brahma, being inquisitive about the real glory of his own Lord Krsna stole the cows and cowherd boys, and then Krsna to satisfy the long cherished desire of the mothers of the cows and cowherd boys, manifested himself as cows and cowherd boys to eat the food sent by the mothers for their sons. (Stavavali/Vraja Vilas) In Unaiv Krsna and his boyfriends ate all sorts of food. In Valahara Brahma again stole all the cowherd boys. In Pairkhani Brahma wanted to verify the power of Krsna. In Sui (Sui means that) Brahma was shadowed by the maya of Krsna when he intentionally but secretly stole a calf. Under the veil of maya Brahma failed to identify the stolen with that which had belonged to Krsna. Being overwhelmed he secretly said, ""O this is that; this is that." That is why the name of this place is Sui. In Echamuha village Brahma repented his audicity and sang the glory of Krsna. "I sing the glory of the place called Viru Chaturmukha. It was here that Brahma, being repentant for his own offense of stealing the cows and cowherd boys fell on the ground at the feet of smiling Vrajendra with his eyes filled with tears and sang the glories of the Lord. Pg.180 In Augholi Krsna killed Agasura but people now call the place Sapauli (the place of snakes). "May Saipasthali be my protector for it was here that the powerful Naruri, got angry when his friends were swallowed by a poisonous snake, he killed the Agasuri demon by forcefully entering its poisonous stomach to rescue his followers. (Stavavali/Vraja Vilas) In Joiat village the demigods sang the glory of Krsna and showered him with flowers. Krsna was given the name Sehana (clever) for killing Agasura the snake and this village Soyano which is now called Sehana was named after him. Tarori in Varli were named by the gopas. Then Raghava took Narottama and Srinivasa up a small hill called Krsna Kundatala and showed them the Maghera village and the Tanar forest where Radha and Krsna used to meet. In Atasa village the saint Astavakra performed tapasya. Shakrasthana was later named Sakasoya. This place is famous because it was here that Shakra (Indra) became repentant and afraid after causing the terrible rain in Vraja. In Varahar village Krsna played with his friends by assuming the Varaha rupa, ^ In Harasali village Krsna performed his rasa. "May that Rasasthali, which is the precious gem of the three worlds, be our protector. While dancing with the bright and beautiful wives of the cowherd men, Krsna left them and went with Radha to a solitary place to decorate her with flower ornaments and then engaged himself in divine loving play with her." (Stavavali/Vraja Vilas) After describing the various holy places Sri Raghava returned toNandaghata with Srinivasa and Narottama. The description of Sri Jiva's residence in Nandaghata. Pg.181. Sri Raghava said that in a lonely place in Nandaghata Jiva Gosvami lived for sometime in seclusion. Once Sri Rupa was writing a book in a quiet place in Vrndavana. It was a hot day, and to dry the sweat from Rupa's body Sri Jiva would stand beside him and fan him. The beauty of both Sri Rupa and Sri Jiva was bright. At that time Sri Vallava came to visit Rupa and when he looked at Rupa's book Bhaktirasamrta Grantha Mangala Carana he told Rupa, "I shall edit it." When he went to bathe in the Jamuna Sri Jiva followed on the pretext of taking water from the Jamuna. Although he did not know Sri Vallava personally, Jiva asked him, "what is the flaw in Mangala Carana?" As Vallava mentioned each point he felt required correction Jiva refuted the point by his knowledge of the scriptures. Unable to defeat Sri Jiva in a discussion, Vallava went to Sri Rupa to enquire about the identity of Jiva. Rupa told Vallava that the young Vaisnava was his nephew, and that he had arrived from his village only a few days before. Vallava Bhatta praised Jiva Gosvami and told Rupa the details of their discussion on the book. Then Vallava left that place. Meanwhile Sri Jiva returned from the river and Sri Rupa scolded him in a very quiet voice, "It was very kind of Bhatta to visit me and for my own benefit he wanted to edit my book. This much you could not tolerate by your Vaisnava grace? Go back to your home and return to Vrndavana whem you will be able to be patient." At once Sri Jiva left the place and headed East towards his home. When his mind became peaceful he decided to remain in a solitary place in the forest as he did not have permission to return to the association of Rupa Gosvami. He lived here in a hut made of leaves; sometimes he ate a little and sometimes he ate nothing while he passed his time in great distress and lamentation. He thought that if he gave up his life he would be able to obtain the lotus feet of his Lord. In the course of his travels Sanatana Gosvami came to that village. The villagers came forward to welcome him and ask about his well being. They informed him that one young and beautiful sannyasi had been living in the forest for a long time, eating only a small quantity of fruits or roots or drinking water mixed with atta (flour). Knowing that this sannyasi must be Sri Jiva, Sanatana went to see him affectionately. Seeing Sanatana within his patched Sri Jiva could not control himself and fell flat on the ground at Sanatana's feet. The villagers were quite astonished. Sanatana asked Sri Jiva to explain his difficulty and Jiva very lovingly explained everything. After consoling the villagers Sanatana left Sri Jiva in his hut and went to see Rupa in Vrndavana. Pg.182 Hearing of Sri Sanatana's arrival in Vrndavana, Sri Rupa went out to meet him. He asked about the book Bhaktirasamrta sindhu and Rupa said that he had finished writing the book but the editing was incomplete because of Sri Jiva's absence. Sanatana explained the situation to Sri Rupa and said, "Jiva is alive, but he is so weak that even the breeze can rock his body." At once Sri Rupa brought Jiva back to Vrndavana and nursed him affectionately. Everyone was happy with SRi Jiva's recovery and Rupa Sanatana bestowed all responsibility on him. By their mercy the greatness of Sri Jiva's knowledge spread throughout the world. A Digvijayi (world conquering scholar) once came to Vrndavana and asked Jiva, "If you will compete with me in debate, then send my Jaya patra, (a written paper acknowledging his defeat by the Digvijayi)." Sri Jiva sent him back the Jaya patra, but the Digvijayi accepted defeat after reading it. The glory of Sri Jiva is beyond description. Then Sri Raghava showed them the hut of Sri Jiva. After that they crossed the Jamuna river and passed the night in Surukharu village where Krsna was pleased with the demigods, and there Narottama and Srinivasa saw many far away villages. Badravana (7) Leaving Surukharu in the morning they came to Badravana. In Adi Varaha Purana it is written that whoever goes to Badravana, the sixth most important forest, becomes a single minded devotee of Me and by the grace of this forest he goes to heaven. Vandiravana (8) It was here that Rama and Krsna used to play with their friends. The eleventh forest is Vandiravana. It is a beautiful place which is dear to the Yogis. Simply glancing at the forest saves one from another birth. Getting darshan of Vasudeva in this forest - the best forest of all - also saves one from another birth. Any person who enters this having controlled his eating and containance can bathe here, be freed from all sorts of sins and go Indra Loka (Adi Varaha Purana) In Chaheir village Krsna took rest after playing with his friends in Vandari. In Mathagram, Rama and Krsna used to play with their friends. The huge earthen vessel which the Vrajabasis used to store curd in is the source of the name of this holy place, Matha. Bilvavana (9) It was here that Balarama and Krsna ate ripe bael fruits (bael means bilva). According to Adi Varaha Purana this forest Dilvavana is worshipped by the demigods and who ever visits it will also be worshipped in Brahma Loka. In Dilvavana a man can be freed from his vices by bathing in Krsna Kunda. Previously the Jamuna flowed in a single course and Manas Sorvar was on the other side of the river. Now the jamuna had divided herself into two and meets again at another point to create a circle around Manas Sorvar. All of these places were Krsna's lila sthali. Lohovana Naukakeli (10) It was here that Krsna killed the demon Lohajanghansura and grazed his cows. Adi Varaha Purana says that this ninth forest Lohajanghansura which was protected by the demon Lohajanghana, is the destroyer of all vices. Raghava showed his followers the pleasant places where Nanda Kumar had roamed and after seeing the deities of Krsna and Balarama, Nrsingha and others, Raghava took them near the Jamuna where Radha Krsna's Naukakeli was performed. Once Radha and her friends came to cross the Jamuna with their milk vessels and their beauty attracted Krsna. Krsna had been waiting for them with a broken boat to help them cross the river. Pg.184 When Radha saw him she called again and again to have him take them to the other side of the river. Krsna took them over in his boat and the charming incident which ensured has been described beautifully by the poets in their writings. "Glory to Sri Hari who was feigning idle sleeping in his boat while the gopis repeatedly requested him to take them to the other side of the river. Radha anxiously told Krsna, "this boat is broken and the river is very deep here. We are only young girls and this situation is not in our favor. But Yadynanda, the only way we will be saved is with you as our boat man. O Yadunandana, on your suggestion I have thrown away my milk vessels, my necklace and also my scarf yet the other bank is not even in sight. This boat is filled with water and at any moment it will sink caught by a storming whirlpool. Alas, what an unforseen calamity. Despite this Krsna you are clapping joyfully. My hands cannot stop bailing out water from the boat and you cannot stop making jokes from your side. O Krsna, if I save myself this time I will never again put foot on your boat." Pg.185 Mahavana (11) In ecstatic emotion the three pilgrims entered Mahavana and Sri Pandit told Srinivasa and Narottama that this was the residence of Nanda and Yasoda. The divine glory of this place cannot be described. Raghava said, "This is the birth place of Sri Krsna Candra where Nanda became overwhelmed with joy to see the face of Krsna. The cowherd men and women also came to see him and Nanda celebrated the birth of his son by distributing many things to the people. At that time the whole world was filled with ecstatic joy." "I pray to that mahavana where Vrajaraja Nanda celebrated the birth of Krsna by bestowing eighteen million cows each wearing a large pearl necklace, celestail ornaments, and a tremendous quantity of jewellery and oil to the brahmins." (Stavavali/Vraja Vilas) In the first song of Nandattasava in Stavamali Gitavali (Bhairavi raga) it is written; Yasoda gave birth to a beautiful son so the gopis were overwhelmed with joy. Some cowherd men presented gifts, others danced continously singing beautiful songs, while others distributed cream and curd. Some went around satisfying the desires of others and some simply absorbed Krsna's eternal beauty. Pg.186. In another song (Asavari Raga) it is said: Brahmins are fully satisfied by the gifts of cows. O Prajesvara please satisfy the sinners. O Nandaraja you have got a beautiful son so please satisfy the ghosta brahmins with gifts sutiable for your celebration. My heart is filled with joy seeing the face of your son and it desires something which no one else has got. Let me be absorbed in your son who is like a floating black swan in Sri Sanatana's hut. Sri Raghava continued his description of the holy places. It was here that Nanda performed all the rituals to celebrate the birth of Krsna. In a Ghoshala Nanda divulged his mind to Gargicarya and admitted his fear of Kamsa. Gargaperformed the name giving ceremony of Rama and Sita very secretlyin a Ghosala. Brajendra Kumar Krsna killed Putana here and the cremation of Putana was done here. Here Krsna once broke a chariot while lying on the ground. In Padyacali there is a description of Krsna's childhood in which it is stated; On seeing the glory of that baby, Sri Krsna who has bright red palms and feet and is decorated ith beautiful Gorcama tilaka. While lying on his back he broke the chariot. Here Krsna has to lie in mother's lap to suck her breast milk. Being overwhelmed by the beauty of the face of her son Yasoda happily fed him in this way. "Lying in his mother's lap with half closed eyes Krsna is sucking one breast and caressing the other which is also filled with milk. His mother also caresses him with her fingers. Krsna smiles continually showing his bright teeth which are whitened by the milk, May all of these teeth protect you." (Padyavali) Pg.187 Raghava pointed out the place where Krsna used to give pleasure to Yasoda by crawling. "Attentive to the worries of Brajesvari, Krsna would crawl with restless eyes across the ground showing his sweet lips in nectarine smile. His complexion was like a dark Tamar leaf and it glittered. I pray to this boy." (Padyavali) When the gopis would ask Krsna to find his eyes, ears, eyes, face and tuft of hair, the Lord would point with his little finger and give them great pleasure. It was here that Krsna would smear dust on his body and Yasoda would say, "I have just bathed you and perfumed you and you have immediately covered yourself with dust." (Padyavali) It was here that beautiful Krsna used to turn to his mother for milk. Once Tainavaita carried Krsna high in the sky and Krsna enjoyed the view. He carried Tainavaita near the palace of Kamsa. Krsna once ate earth and showed Brajeswari the whole Brahmanda withiin his mouth. Because of this the place is called Brahmanda. It was here that Yasoda and the other gopis enjoyed the beauty of her son as they sat in the compound of the house. "When Nandana was five years old, he was very restless, playing in the compound of Nandananda, his eyes covered by tufts of curly hair and decorated with bangles, nupra and necklaces." (padyavali) Pg.188 In a verse of Padyavali it is described that Lord Krsna felt the love and excitment of a youth even in his childhood. The gopis would try to stop his crying by kissing his lips, pressing their necks on his, looking into his beautiful eyes with their foreheads touching and holding him tightly to their breasts. May that Lord Krsna whose lilas are beyond our conception be our protector. Banamali Krsna used to give pleasure to the newly wedded gopis by playing in his father's lap. When Yasoda would ask him, "how much milk have you taken today," the naughty Lord Krnsa would hold the breast of a growing gopi to show the amount. May that Krsna be our protector. That Kesava used to embrace the young gopi wives by touching their breasts and saying. "O thief, give back my playing ball which you have stolen and are hiding in your blouse." (Padyavali) "I sing the glory of the childhood of Lord Krsna when he crawled toward a vessel full of cream but being afraid of his mother continually he turned his face to see her." (Padyavali) Pg.189 During his sleep Krsna used to call the demigods which made Yasoda very anxious. "O Siva, welcome here. Please sit down. O Brahma, please sit on my left side. O Kadakayar, O Indra how are you? Where are you Kadakayar? I cannot see you here." When mother Yasoda heard her child speaking like this in his sleep she said, "My dear child, why are you saying all these unearthly things?" And to free him from evil spirits she put saliva on the child. (Padyavali) It was here that Yasoda used to tell the story of Rama to Krsna when she put him to sleep. Yasoda said, "There was a king called Rama." "Yes," said Krsna eagerly. "The name of his wife was Sita," mother Yasoda continued. "When he went to the forest of Panchvati on his father's order, Ravana kidnapped his wife." Hearing the stories of his previous lilas Krsna became restless and said, "O Laxmana, where is my bow and arrow?" May these excited words of Krsna protect you. When Krsna was still awake Mother Yasoda said, "the evening is coming to an end now dear. Why are you not sleeping?" "O mother, I cannot sleep", replied Krsna. "Alright dear, listen to another wonderful story which will make you sleep", said Yasoda. "Yes please tell me," answered Krsna. Now Yasoda began, "Nirsinha deva appeared from a pillar to kill the demon Hiranjaksipu." When he heard this wonderful story Devaki Nandana's face brightened with a sweet smile. (Padyavali) In another place Raghava pointed out where Mother Yasoda had tied Krsna to an Udukhala (mortar for grinding corn) and Krsna accepted it as great fun. Raghava also showed the place where Krsna granted salvation to Yamalarjuna and explained how this place had become a tirtha. The water of the kunda here is clear and pure. A bath in this kunda during fast gives one an eternal result and visiting Mahavana helps one attain the pleasures of Indra loka. The temple of Gopisvara is another holy place and darshan of that temple will destroy all types of sins. This is Krsna's favorite Mahavana where he performed many pastimes. The Sapta Samudra kupas are here. The Puranas say that the performance of pinda here has eternal results. Astha Mahavana was always my favorite. A man who visits here can be worshipped in the abode of Indra. Yamunajana kunda and a holy kunda are in Mahavana. In this tirtha Krsna has a little boy toppled a chariot, breaking the vessels of milk and curd. Fasting and bathing here gives eternal results. Gopesvara Mahadeva, the destroyer of all sins exists in this Mahavana. (Adi Varaha Purana) Sri Sri Mahaprabhu in Mahavana Sri Raghava said, "O Srinivasa, it was here that Sri Caitanya became overwhelmed in ecstatic joy upon seeing the birth place of Krsna. Caitanya's ecstatic dancing and singing captivated the hearts of all who saw him. People came from all around to see Mahaprabhu and shouted the name of Hari in ecstatic emotion. Thinking that this man was not a saint but Krnsa himself, people cried emotionally and rolled on the ground. Mahavana became an ocean of happiness. Sri Caitanya remained in ecstatic love while absorbing the deity of Madan Gopala. Who can describe the supernatural and divine lilas of Mahaprabhu?" Sri Sanatana's darshan of Madan Gopala lila in Mahavana Then Raghava took his two followers to the holy place where Gosvami Sanatana had once stayed. The residents of Mahavana felt very fortunate to have Sanatana amongst them. Sanatana decided to stay at mahavana for the darshan of Madan Gopal everyday. Madan Gopal used to play in Ramanaka the sandy beach of the Jamuna. One day Madan Gopal came to play just like a cowherd boy with the other boys of Mahavana. Seeing the divine way the boy played Sanatana thought that this cowherd boy could not be an ordinary child. When the boys had finished playing Sanatana followed Madan Gopal home. He saw the boys enter the temple but by the time Sanatana entered he saw only Madan Mohan deity instead of Madan Gopal the cowherd boy. Sanatana bowed before the deity and returned to his own place saying nothing to anyone. This Madan Gopal was completely controlled by the devotional love of Sanatana. This next holy place is called Gopakupa. Sri Gokul and Mahavana are the same. The beauty of this place is enchanting. After sometime Upananda and other cowherd men moved to Gokul and the Balya lila of Krsna engladdened the cowherd men and women was performed here. Also see this old beautiful tree. The arrival of Mahaprabhu at Gokula The inhabitants of Gokul would rest under this tree and Mahaprabhu also sat here. In the course of time Mahaprabhu came to Agravana from Prayaga and then went to see the ashram of Muni Janadagni. Prabhu visited Renuka village which was named after Janadagni's wife Renuka. It was the birth place of Parasharama. Mahaprabhu went to Gokul from Renuka via Vrajagrama. Mahaprabhu had darshan of Sri Madhavadeva in Prayaga and then danced with his followers in ecstatic devotional love. After taking darshan of Skshayavata he bathed in the Triveni. He also enjoyed his bath in the Jamuna like a elated Ravana, shouting in ecstasy and walking with determined steps. After crossing the river Jamuna he visited Agravana where Renuka village had been the birth place of Parasharama the great warrior. After havingdarshan of Jamuna, who always flowed towards Vrndavana,Mahaprabhu went to Rajagrama. At last Mahaprabhu entered Gokula and became overwhelmed with ecstatic love. (CC) Here Lord Caitanya became maddened with ecstatic love and performed san kirtan. He went with his followers to see Krsna's birthplace. Caitanya described the various episodes of Krsna's birth to his companions and his mind became overwhelmed. This is the place where Nanda Maharaja and other cowherd men would consult with their friends and also where elderly gopis would sing theglories of Krsna. But because the resients of Gokul frequentlyfaced calamities they decided to shift to Vrndavana. Raghava pointed out the path by which the cowherd men from Gokul and Rawal would use to go to Vrndavana. During their journey they had great fun crossing the Jamuna near Vandiravana. In Sakarali village they collected the cows and calves and all took rest. Rawal was the village of Vishabhanu where Sri Radhika took birth to enlighten the whole world. "Let my mind be filled with love for Vishabhanupur in Rawal where the precious gem Sri Radha appeared in the mine of Kirtida's room for which mother was praised by the demigods, rishis and human beings." (Stavavali) This is a song. What a happy moment passed in Vishabhanu's temple when Radhika took birth from Kirtida's womb. Brightening the world Sri Radha vanguished the sighs and depressions of everyone. Her body was soft as milk cream and beautifully shaped. Seeing her beauty her parents could not control their excitment and repeatedly looked at her moonlike face. A glorious sound is covering the world and the gopis are singing the Mangala Geet. Various instruments accompany the song and shouting in jubilation dancing gopis join in. Tamuk, curd and milk were brought for the occasion and the cowherd men laughed and enjoyed themselves. The brahmins and the singers were offered valuable gifts and Narahari also became joyful observing the fun. Raghava continued to explain that seeing the beauty of Radha her parents were unable to take their minds away from her. For her well being they distributed many things to the visitors. As Radha played with her friends, her mother's joy increased. Vishabhanu also observed the fun with his friends in Rawal. O Srinivasa, after coming from Gokul Candra stayed here for sometime and he became overwhelmed with spiritual joy when he saw the Rawal village. Seeing this sannyasi saint people came from all directions with the name of Hari on their lips. When they saw the beauty of his face they felt that the sannyasi must be Krsna who had come to earth to enjoy himslef as a fair sannyasi. Other people were not able to express their feelings in words but everyone cried in enchantment. After performing his divine lilas in Rawal, Caitanya went to Mathura with Sanodra. O Srinivasa, this pleasant and lonely place is full of the childhood lilas of Radhika. After discussing these different holy places they passed the night in Rawal discussing the glory of Krsna. No one can describe the aesthetic feelings of love Sri Raghava, Srinivasa and Sri Narottama experienced. Whoever hears this story attentively will be blessed by Sri Radha, Sri Krsna and Sri Caitanya. The next day they crossed the river Jamuna and entered Mathura. They saw the prison where Vasudeva and Ugrasena had been held and the place where Kamsa snatched the dughter of Yasoda (Devi Chandrika) and attempted to kill her. They saw a place where Vasudeva passed urine on a stone and the path by which Vasudeva carried Krsna towards Gokul and the way he had returned after keeping Krsna safely in Yasoda's house. The story of Sudarshana-Vidyadhia in Ambika Kanana After bathing in Vishrama Tirtha Raghava and his followers went to Ambika Kanana on the bank of the Krsna Ganga. They were happy to have drshan of Sri Ambika Devi and Gokarnakhya Siva. Then Raghava spoke softly and pointed out a beautiful place on the bnk of the river Krsna Ganga. It was here that Nanda and other cowherd men came to see the deities and offer puja in various ways to Mahadeva and Ambika. While Nanda was taking rest a large poisonous snake came to bite him. Seeing his father in distress Lord Krsna touched the snake with his foot while a divine smile crept across his lips. Getting the touch of the lotus feet of Lord Krsna the snake was transformed into a divine personality. He told Krnsa that previously he was a Vidyadhara named Sudarshana but was cursed by a brahmana to become a snake. The Vidyadhara praised the glories of Krsna and returned to his heavenly planet. Seeing the super natural performance of Krsna, Nanda and the other cowherd men were overjoyed and returned to their homes with Krsna and Balarama. Raghava then took them to the greatest of all holy places, Sri Akkrura Tirtha. This place was a favorite of Krsna's. Whatever benefit you can get by bathing in all the holy places will be accomplished by one bath here. On Pornima during the month of Kartik whoever bathes on this day, the day of the solar eclipse gets the benefit of performing a rajasuya or asvamedha yajna (Saura Purana). Krsna begs food in Akkrura village Pg.194 Sri Caitanya came to beg in Akkrura village in order to avoid crowded Vrndavana. No one could understand his mind. Once in this beautiful place, Angrira and other saints performed a sacrifice with a view to getting sufficient food. Krsna sent one of his sakhas here but the saints grew angry by the boy's requests and sent him away. When the boy returned to Krsna and told his story Krsna sent him to the wives of those saints. They were delighted to feed Krsna and his friends and brought the food to this place. Krsna enjoyed himself eating the food prepared by the wives of the saints and therefore this place is name Bhojana Sthala. "This is the place where the beautiful wives of the Yajnoc brahmans fed various types of fine food to Krsna and Balarama with great love and devotion. I sing the glory of this place and also the glory of those wives. Sri Vrndavana (12) Pg. 195 Sri Raghava described the glory of Vrndavana to Srinivasa and Narottama. "O holy earth this twelfth forest of Vrndavana is the destroyer of all vices and is protected by Vrnda devi. It is certainly my favorite place. Here I will perform pastimes with my gopas and gopis in the famous beautiful places which are beyond the attainment of the demigods." (Adi Varaha Purana) Vrndavana is completely under Vrnda devi's grace. Sri Hari himself lives in this splendid yet incomprehensible place which is worshipped by Brahma, Vedra and other demigods. Extending over wide area, VRndavana is decorated with tulsivana and is the ashram of saints. Vrndavana is as dear to Govinda as Sri Laksmi is to Sri Visnu. Surrounded by his cowherd boys and cows Madhava sports in Vrndavana with Balarama. O what a beautiful place is Vrndavana where Govardhana mountain sweeps away the sins of mankind. Within Vrndavana are the different holy places created by Bhagavan Visnu." (Skanda Purana Mathura Khanda) Pg.196 Vrndavana is always decorated by fresh flowers, green trees and creepers and the beauty of this place stirs the hearts of the gopis and gopas. It is in a dear place for grazing cows. The beauty of the forest is eternal and it destroys the miseries and sins of mankind. (Padma Purana) There is a verse in the Srimad Bhagavatam in which one gopi says: "O Sakhi, Vrndavana is a special creation of the earth. Because Vrndavana derives its beauty from the lotus feet of Devaki Nandana all living entities stand motionless at the feet of the mountain they see the dance of the peacocks and are enchanted by the sound of Govinda's flute." Pg.197 Raghava then told his followers something which was written in Goutami tantra where Krsna says to Narada, "Every part of this beautiful Vrndavana is my abode. Every creature or demigod who lives in this place will attain Golokadham after death. The cowherd girls who live in my abode are Yoginis. The five Yojanas (nearly 25 miles) of Vrndavana forest are like my body and the spinal cord of the body is Kalindi who flows with nectar like water. Deities and other spirits live here in invisible bodies. And I, living within every being, never leave this place. My appearance and disappearance has been enacted in every age. The divine and glorious illumination of this place are beyond worldly vision." "The glory of VRndavana is beyond anyone's calculation. Vrndavana extends over 16 krosa, where in the Shastra it is said 5 yojana. Whoever has darshan of Govinda in Vrndavana never goes to Yamalaya but conversely attains the glory f a virteous person. The temple of Sri Govinda Deva is situated in Vrndavana and is surrounded by devotees. A fortunate person can have His darshan." "In Vrndavana the temple of Govinda Deva is surrounded by devoted worshippers. I prefer to live there. O king, in this world Vrndavana is the Vaikuntha of Govinda. Vrnda and other female devotees of Krsna also remain there. O Mahapala, those great souls who get darshan of the powers of Govinda in Vrndavana are the most glorified persons in this world." (Narada Muni Skanda Purana) Sri Govinda deva and the auspicious methods of worship Pg.198 Vrajendra's son, Sri Govinda deva, performed his lilas in various ways according to his own desires. Worldly persons see him as a deity but his devotees know him as Govinda himself. In Vrndavana he enjoys himself with his beloved gopis and a Karnika of a eight petalled lotus. (Karnika equals the seed pod of the lotus) The dark complexion, yellow robed, Nirguna (without attributes), two armed Govinda deva, with his head adorned with a peacock comb, with hands holding a flute and stick stands in the center of the sixteen petalled lotus with eight clustered petals symbolizing Vrndavana in the shape of a thousand petalled lotus in the center of which is Mathura Mandir, specifically Gokul. On either sides stands Radha and Candravali. (Atharveda) I bow to the feet of Radha the Godess of the Yogapatha who stands always with Govinda with her wonderful gestures and postures. (Sanmohana Tantravakya) The Yogapatha in Vrndavana is one of the wonders of the world. Govinda's beauty is indescribable in this place. Pg.199 In the Padma Purana, Parvati asks, "O Lord of mercy, please describe the wonderful nectarine beauty of Govinda. I want to hear it." Mahadeva answers, "There is a place in the centre of Vrndavana which is decorated with Nandara trees and many other kinds of trees. It covers several miles and is the abode of happiness. Bumble bees him there being maddened by the sweet scent of the flowers. The eternal place of Govinda is that Siddhapatha which is covered by seven veils. It is the best place for those who want to hear. In that place there is a jewel studded platform of the holy Hemapatha. Within the center of Hemapatha the bright and beautiful Yogapatha is situated. This octagonal patha is elimated by different bright objects. A golden throne bedecked with bright jewels is there. And on the throne is a eigth petalled lotus. Govinda forms his favorite place within the pollen which are enriched with abundant happiness. How can I sufficiently glorify this place? I pray to that Govinda who remains within the pollen worshipped by the gopis. he is Vrndavana Natha, Gokulapati. He is young and beautiful and the dear most associate of t maidens of Vraja." Raghava then quoted a verse from the Varaha Tantra that Vrndavana patha was floating on an ocean of love with Radha upon that jewel studded golden throne. The pollen is a immortal place where Govinda resides eternally. "Within the pollen of the lotus Sri Krsna performs his maha lila. What can be said about the maha lila? Krsna, the eternal master of Vrndavana assumed his Gopala form on that mountain of Mahalila rasa. The charming third petal of the lotus is the brightest and best of all desired objects. Pg.200 The glory of the pollen of this lotus cannot be described and it is the Vallabha of the Vrajabasis, the concealer of hs own divinity, and the dearest of the Gopis, who is splendidly beautiful with his youthful age and his charming gait." (Varaha Tantra) In the Varaha Tantra Prithivialso inquired about the real identity of Krsna who is the source of every cause, the absolute entity, the ever lasting master of Vrndavana and the source of Nirguna Brahma. He is known as Govinda. Varaha said, "I pay homage to Govinda who sits on a golden throne with Radha and whose beauty has already been described. I bow to Govinda who is beautifully bedecked in celestial ornaments who is very soft and who is the coinosure of the Gopis eyes as he stands in his three fold bending posture. Within this Yoga Patha with its golden throne exists the divinely dressed Krsna Vallavha, his prkiti Lalita and the the original prkiti Sri Radha. Lalita devi, is in front, Shyamala is positioned in the North East, Sri Madhumati in the North, Dhyana in the North East, Krsna's beloved Visakha in the East, Shaibya in the South East, Padma in the South and Bhadra in the South West. In front of them stands the beautiful Carucandravali. These eight main prkitis are the dearest of Krsna but Radha is the Supreme Goddess. The num prkiti of Krsna. Citra vasha, Vinda, Candra, Madana Sundari, Saprya, Madhymati, Shasi Rekha and Hari Priya also surrounded the place. Radha is the Goddess of Vrndavana and the head of all sieen prkitis. Lalita is also as dear to Krsna as Radha." "I sing the glory of Krsna who sits on a jewelled mountain and remains within a golden pavilion inside the kopa tree." (Gautamiya tantra) According to Sri Raghava, whoever can visualixe Krsna, whose lilas are glorified throughout the world, never wants to see anything else. "Dear friend, if you want to enjoy yourself with your friends do not visit the place near Keshi tirtha and do not see the deity of Krsna who is known as Govinda as he stands with a sweet smile in his three fold bending form giving meaningful side glances as he holds his flute and wears his peacocl crown." (Bhaktirasamrta Sindhu) "A man can free himself fron worldly entanglement if he performes dhyna of Krsna within his heart. Krsna is worshipped by the sweet cool breezes created by the waves of the Jamuna. He is situated in the center of a jewelled lotus adorned with celestial ornaments as he stands at the base of a kopa tree surrounded by cows and gopis. With his two hands, beautiful lotus eyes, his dark complexion like a rain cloud and dressed in clothes as bright as lightning Ranamali is the master of everything." (Gopala tapani) Pg 202 O Srinivasa, everyone worships the feet of Sri Govinda, Gopinatha and Madan Mohan are the source of everythin within holy Vrndavana. Madan Gopal has become famous as Madan Mohan in this world. The accurate explainations of these poems are given in Urdhamna tantra. Pg 203-205 Sri Padavati asked Mahadev to explain the glory and true identity of Govinda deva. Sri Mahadev said, "Govinda himself is Gopala and he performs revealed (prakat) and unrevealed (aprakat) eternal lilas. He exists eternally in Yogapatha and Vrndavana and is the only Lord of Vrndavana throughout the four Yugas. He is worshipped by Nanda, Gopa and others in Vatasalya Vilasa. Even Krsna himself is attracted by his own sweet sports and praises his form as Govinda. He awarded the Gopis their clothes and fulfilled the gore of their practice of austerity. He is the Supreme being conceived as the source of consciousness who prevades the entire Vraja Mandir. He is the heart and soul of Sri Radhika. His mouth is reddened by betel leaf and he enjoys his developing manhood as he crosses into the adolscent period. There is a lake called Brahma Kunda which is surrounded by jewels and full of swans and lotuses. On the South there is a jewwlled pavilion surrounded by Mandala trees. That Supreme place Yogatha is situated in the center of that pavilion. In that place Krsna is fully enchanted and adored by the love of Vrndavaneswari and is completely under her control, her face is bright with a broad smile. The embodiment of the beauty of Krsna is the great sakhi who is known as Lilavati Vindadevi who is expert in every way. She remains forever on the East of Yogapatha. On the South stays Krsna keli, Vinodina Shyam and on the West and North Bagini devi and Siddhesi devi remain respectively. Again on the East is Deva Panchanana, on the South Dasarupa Dhari Sankaishana, on the West the four faced Brahma, and on the North the thousand-faced Ananta devi. Radhika's dear friend Madan Madini, who always carries a golden stick and is the controller of the place takes Krsna, who is overwhelmed in love, to the kopatauru. Within the abode of Sri Yugula which is the pride of Madana the love God, Madan Madini who develops the loving enviroment even for Madana, builds a love temple using the brightness of the black complexion of Nilkantani Hari. After discussing these intimate realisations Sri Pandita took Srinivasa and Narottama to other holy places leaving Vrajonatla behind. He pointed out the place called Sanorakha where Saubhri Muni performed his tapasya. Coming to Kaliyahrada, Sri Raghava told Srinivasa that Krsna had performed one of his wonderful lilas in that place. Climbing up a kadamba tree he dived into the water of the Kalandi and defeated the serpent kaliya. Everyone enjoyed Krsna's dance on the expanded hoods of Kaliya after which Krsna bestowed his mercy on the serpent and sent him to Ramanak island. Whoever bathes in this lake can be freed from all vices and will attain the abode of Visnuloka if he dies there. That is confirmed in Adi Varaha Purana. Pg 206 The twelve-lettered prayers of Sri Govinda give the greatest feeling of love. The first two letters are Kanibija and then Sri Krsnanaya. After the Govindaya and the last Savha. Then comes the Yugalatmaka Govinda mantra. First of all Laksmi bech, then Kama bech and then Napada Radha Govinday Vangmana. In the practice of these Yugamantras help one get the favor of both Radha and Krsna. The main powers behind the practice of these two mantras are the saint, Kamadev, the rhythm, virata and the deity Govinda and Radha Govinda. Radha the Lordess of Yogapatha is the principle power with six parts of the body and Kamabech. The silent meditation of Govinda is as follows: Glory to Govinda who is as beautiful as a new flower,the performer ot immortal lilas who wears a dress of a wrestler. Glory to Govinda who holds the flute in one hand and a jewelled stick in the other, whose beautiful and broad shoulders are covered by a pure bright piece of yellow silk and who has charmed the world. He places his left leg over his right leg while standing in his three fold posture. Having finished this silent meditation one should recite the name of Hari four lakh times. Then one should offer flowers like champakam, asoka, tulsi, kalhara, and padma with til and perform ajyahoma obligations before Sri Govinda dev and SRi Radha. By these practices one will get darshan of Radha Govinda. Sriman Madan Gopala also exists within Vrndavana. Gopala exists eternally as a boy and Govinda dev exists as a matured youth. In comparsion to these two features Gopinath is the most beautiful. Gopal is of a calm but proud disposition; Govinda is of a calm and broad hearted disposition and Gopinath is of a calm and gentle disposition. Gopala is lion necked while Govinda stands in a three fold posture and Gopinath is a flirt with a broad chest. Gopinath, who is just emerging from childhood, resided in a cave at the boarder of Govardhan Hill, decorated with flowers where he sported during the three periods of the evening. After that Sri Govinda who was matured and had been struck by Madana enjoyed the pleasure of these splendidly decorated Yogapatha. The virtues acheived after many years in different pithas can be attained in Vrndavana in one day. Yogapatha looks like the youthful sun in the morning who is beautiful during the subsequent periods. At noon it is like the bright young sun, in the afternoon like the leaf of a lotus and in the evening like the reddish glow from the heaps of sindhura (red dust). At night Yogapatha looks like the full cool moon and in the deep night it glows blueish like the Indranilamani. In the rainy season it looks like yellow grass glowing like a jewel and in the autumn and winter it resembles the glow of Padma Ranganami and in the winter like the glow of a diamond. In the spring it sparkles like new leaves and in the summer like the flow of nectar. In all seasons Yogapatha provided enjoyment, surrounded by Asoka and other trees and decorated by various types of jewels, surrounded by Parvati, these are the eight names of the Yogapatha: Candravali, Duradharsa Radha Sauvagya, Mandira, Sri Ratnamandap, Sringar Mandap, Souvagya Mandap, Maha Madhuya Mandap, Samrajya Mandap and Surata mandap. Whoever recites the namastaka of the Yogapatha in the morning will attract Govinda deva and attain the love of Krsna. (Urdhanamya tantra) Pg 207 "Whoever takes his bath in this lilasthan of mine, does homage to the Lord with water from this place, and worships me by fasting, remaining absorbed in my holy name, becomes free from all vices." (Srimad Bhagavatam) The beauty of the Kadamba tree from which Krsna dove into the lake is described in the scriptures. "O Vishalakashi, the pundits have visualised many transcendental things in this place. The virteous scented branches is situated on the East side of the Kaliya lake. In Bishalakshi, this charming and auspicious tree blooms throughout the twelve months of the year and brightens the whole world." (Adi Varaha Purana) "This sin destroying holy place name Kali Tirtha is where Bhagavan Krsna danced on the head of Kaliya. Whoever worships Vasudeva by taking a bath in this holy place achieves the virtue of Krsna seva which is completely unobtainable by vile persons." (Sauy Purana) Raghava then pointed out the Dvadashaditidya tirtha which according to the Puranas fulfills the desires of all men. "O Vasundhari, whoever takes a bath in Sarya tirtha gets the darshan of Aditya and goes to the abode of Suryaloka having had all his desires fulfilled. There is no doubt that whoever takes a bath in this holy place on the last day of the month on a Sunday gets the pleasure of having his desires fulfilled." (Adi Varaha Purana) Pg.208 Pointing out one hill Sri Raghava told Srinivasa that after killing Kaliya in the Kali lake Krsna came to that place and when the Sun God saw Krsna shivering with cold he increased his heat to warm the Lord. "I continually take shelter of the holy place Dvashashurya where beautiful Murari was stricken with cold and worshipped by twelve sons with great devotional love. Krsna lives gracefully there amidst the croawds of men, women and cows." (Stavavali) >From Bhakti Ratnakara Chp 5 by Shrila Narahari Chakravarti Thakura. Translated by Shriman Kushakratha dasa. About the Author Other Stories by this AuthorContact VNN about this storySend this story to a friend
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