A Rainy Day in Vṛṣabhānu-pura One day in Vṛṣabhānu Mahārāja’s palace in Varṣāṇā, the monsoon clouds wept upon the land, drenching the forest groves and winding footpaths of Vraja. Due…
(Śṛṅgāra-sevā Līlā – The Loving Adornment Pastime) Kṛṣṇa's Loving Service to Rādhārāṇī There is also the famous pastime—the mirror pastime—that took place at Kusuma-sarovara, where Kṛṣṇa, with great care and…
The Divine Water Pastimes in Tālavana News of Heroism in Tālavana After the fierce demon Dhenukāsura was slain by the powerful arms of Śrī Balarāma, the cowherd boys of Vraja…
A Place of Intercession, Forgiveness, and Humble Surrender Indra’s Arrogance and RepentanceAfter unleashing torrential rains upon Vraja in a fit of pride and anger, King Indra, the lord of the…
Krishna's Love for His Cows When Krishna was about to leave for his first day of cow herding, Mother Yashoda, concerned for her son's well-being, approached him with a pair…
The Disguise of the Boatman Śrīla Jīva Goswami narrates a beautiful and playful pastime that took place at Manasi Ganga, a sacred lake in Vrindavan. One evening, Śrīmatī Rādhārani and…
Bakrasura's Defeat and the Gopas' Concern After Krishna killed the demon Bakrasura, who had taken the form of a calf, the demigods showered flowers from the heavens in celebration, and…
The Call of Krishna’s Flute Once, while deep in meditation on Mount Kailash, Lord Siva heard the enchanting sound of Krishna playing His divine flute. The sweet melody captivated him, pulling…
The Scene in Gokul It was a day filled with bustling activity in the home of Yashoda Ma. Neighboring milkmaids had come to assist with preparations for a special puja…
Balarama’s Warning at Kambi Hill Every day, Krishna, Balarama, and the cowherd boys would take their cows and calves to various pasturing grounds in the forests of Vrindavan. One day,…