“The sun is naturally warm, the moon is naturally cool, the earth naturally tolerant, the wind naturally restless, the saints naturally grave, and the ocean naturally deep. Similarly, Krishna is naturally controlled by love.” [ Krishnadas Kaviraja Goswami, Sri Govinda-lilamrta]
Quotes
Vrindavan Meditations“When shall I be very eager to study the books left by the six Gosvamis? One has to learn of the conjugal loving affairs of Radha-Krsna through the teachings of these six Gosvamis.” [ Narottam das Thakur, Gauranga Bolite Habe, verse 4 ] |
Sentiments of Separation from the Festival Tour in Brazil“The fortunate town of Navadvipa remains on the earth. The seashore remains. The city of Jagannatha Puri remains. The holy names of Krsna remain. But alas! I do not see anywhere the same kind of festival of pure love for Lord Hari. O Lord Caitanya, O ocean of mercy, will I ever see Your transcendental [...] |
Heading Home To Vraja“In public places I glorify Your mercy, which is granted to even the lowest creature, and which enables me, even though I am lowborn, to live in this forest of Vraja, the place where Your great devotees filled with pure love for You aspire to take birth even as a blade of grass.” [ Srila [...] |
A Missed Rendezvous“Having missed a rendezvous with Srimati Radhika, He was passionately frowned upon by Her and was subsequently bound up by Her golden waistband. He then proceeded to offer the explanation that His delay was due to the great festival of the Kartika month that was being celebrated by His mother. I meditate on Him, who [...] |
When Things Don’t Go RightLast night was the worst program of our Tour. Sometimes things just don’t go right. We performed in an outdoor amphitheater in downtown Fortaleza to only 250 people. It was very hot and humid, which greatly affected the devotees performances. Plus the entire lighting system broke down 3 times during the show. It was so [...] |
Jiva Goswami’s Revelation of Damodhar-lilaWhen Mother Yasoda saw that her son had used his might to turn over a mortar and then sit on it and give away butter to the monkey, she was surprised and smiled mildly. In order to catch her son who had acted like a thief, she sneaked towards him. However, he saw her coming [...] |
14,932 Kilometers from Vrindavan“Will I someday gaze on Sri Radha’s footprints, which are the abodes of wonderful nectar and glory, which the cloud-dark Mukunda, whose form is filled with the sweetest bliss, lovingly searches for in Vrndavana forest?” [ Radha-rasa-sudha-nidhi, 104 ] |
My Kartika Prayer – So Far From Vrindavan“I wander over this earth meditating on Her, Who is a moon shining in the rasa dance arena, Who is a host of bright lamps in Vrsabhanu’s palace, and Who is the central jewel in the necklace of Goloka.” [ Narada Muni, Garga Samhita 1.8.12 ] sri rasa rangasya vikasa candrika dipavalir ya vrsabhanu mandire [...] |
Meditations On the Way To Brazil1. O Lord Nitai, please be merciful to me! The devotees say You are the shelter of the fallen souls who have no shelter. 2. Glories to You! Among the saints who give the gift of devotional service and spiritual love, You are the leader who carries the flag. You make no distiction between high [...] |
