Introduction: The Setting of Kāmyavana Kāmyavana is one of the twelve sacred forests of Vṛndāvana, where Lord Kṛṣṇa performed many of His divine pastimes. One such pastime occurred at a…
Introduction: Durvāsā Muni’s Curse In the Satya-yuga, the great sage Durvāsā Muni took residence on the bank of a sacred lake called Vimala-Kuṇḍa. Durvāsā, known for his intense austerities and…
One summer day, Krishna, along with the cows and the cowherd boys, was wandering through the forest of Vṛndāvana, searching for fresh grasses, when they came across an orchard, now…
Vrndavana: Krishna’s Eternal Home Sri Vrndavana is not merely a tirtha (holy place); it is Bhagavan’s own dhama (abode), His eternal home. Vrndavana is Krishna's svarupa (form) because Krishna and…
The Full Moon of the Autumnal Season One night, Lord Krishna looked up at the sky and saw the full moon of the autumnal season. On this day, the Vrajavasis…
The Incident Leading to Elevated Walls Because of a particular incident, Krishna's parents decided to elevate the walls of their house in the village. This incident happened when Baby Krishna,…
The Sacred Setting of Nidhivan: In the holy land of Vrindavan, there is a sacred grove known as Nidhivan, filled with small, enchanting trees. This place holds a significant spiritual…
The Devotee’s Love There was a well-known devotee named Vithal Nath who held a profound affection for Krishna, treating Him as his own son. Vithal Nath had seven sons and…
The New Gopi's Desire A newly-married gopi had recently come to live in Nandagaon. Though she had heard much about Krishna and His enchanting activities, she had never had the…
Holi, the vibrant and colorful festival, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Braj, particularly in the home of Krishna. The festival of Holi in Braj is not just a celebration…