THE PALACE OF YĀVAT After Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s marriage to Abhimanyu, Her father, Mahārāja Vṛṣabhānu, built a beautiful palace for Her in the village now known as Yāvat.It was an elegant…
The Detached Sage of VṛndāvanaAmong the saints who exemplified renunciation and complete absorption in divine remembrance, Śrī Rāmadāsa Bābājī stands like a mountain of detachment. His life was a living…
This is the place where Rādhārāṇī and the gopīs, in order to enjoy some fun, performed the wedding ceremony (vivāha) between Kṛṣṇa and Candrāvalī’s best friend, Padmā. On a signal…
The Village of Yāvat Nestled three kilometers northeast of Nandagrāma lies the peaceful village of Yāvat, home to Abhimanyu, his mother Jaṭilā, and his sister Kuṭilā. Though simple in appearance,…
The Arrival of the Saintly Elder One peaceful morning, the fragrance of freshly blossomed kadamba flowers filled the air around Yāvat. The village was alive with the sound of cowherd…
The Clever Plan One afternoon in Yāvat, Jaṭilā was complaining loudly to her neighbors. “That Kṛṣṇa boy has made the whole village restless! My daughter-in-law Rādhā goes out to cook…
The Invitation of the Monsoon The dark clouds of Śrāvaṇa season gathered over Vṛndāvana, painting the sky in hues of sapphire and silver. Gentle rain fell upon the groves, awakening…
The Morning of Decoration In the quiet chambers of Yāvat, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī sat before Her golden mirror, surrounded by Her intimate sakhīs — Lalitā, Viśākhā, and the mañjarīs. The morning…
The Mother’s Request One radiant morning in Nanda-bhavana, Mother Yaśodā was preparing butter for her beloved son, Kṛṣṇa. She was surrounded by copper pots, fragrant cream, and churning sticks, her…
Kṛṣṇa’s Wonder at Rādhā’s Love Once, in the cool season, Śrī Kṛṣṇa sat with His dear companions on the bank of the Yamunā beneath a kadamba tree. The night was…