As always Krishna Janamashtami was celebrated in Vrindavan. Soon after revered Bobo,Shri Thakurji, Sushila Bahenji along with Vijay and Omi came to Goverdhan. The bahens had insisted several times to visit Nandgaon or some other site in Braj known for Krishna's divine play and hence Bobo came to Giriraj for some days.
Shri Radha-Krishna Dallying in The Caverns of Giriraj
The tinkling anklets of Priya-Priyatam dancing on the dark plus fair smooth boulders filled her with inspiration and delight. Krishna's exaction of tribute from the herdgirls of Braj as they go with their milk-curd to market and Krishna dallying with Radha in the caverns of Giriraj, tugged at her heartstrings.
The Spirited Antics of Krishna & His Sakhas
The dark god's spirited antics with His sakhas when He goes to graze cows... and deceiving them to fix a tryst with His beloved cowherdesses, teasing them and arranging for a dalliance, hinting at an amorous frolic in the night, along with His winsome manners, made Bobo ardently long for Krishna. Relishing His rasa she roamed and took part in His lila, absorbed in the sentiment of sweet romance.
Well! Rasa has been spilling over the peak of Giriraj, its dense groves mushrooming with durva grass, in seclusion amidst tree clusters and on the banks of its lakes.Krishna creates a furore with romantic dalliances and rasikas are forever charmed by the scene.
Krishna's Plays Flute on the Peaks of Giriraj
“Once leaping over the high peaks of Giriraj, the handsome Krishna stopped all of a sudden.Leaning against a tree He took out the flute from His waistband and playing it charmed everyone. Animals and birds of the forest stood still entranced.The trees and creeper swayed to express their delight. Probably all this happened in a second due to the secret rush of love in the dark god's eyes. And soon after a crowd of sakhis could be seen coming in front. The flute was played on a slightly higher scale now.Spotting Radharani amidst the sakhis, He was rapturous.
Dark-hued Krishna Meets the Enchanted Radha
Startled Priyaji looked up and saw Her heart's beloved, the impassioned dark god adulating Her bewilderment, relaxed gait and beaming face. Momentarily She was taken aback but Her gestures clearly revealed Her enchanted state to the Supreme Lover. And guess what! Krishna losing his patience, strode ahead speedily and met Priyaji amongst the herd of sakhis. Who can possibly describe the sweet forms of Priya-Priyatam resplendent among the sakhis and their amorous frolic.”
Revered Bobo saw the impassioned condition of this enraptured Yugal and her heart flowed in this sudden rush of love.
Bobo wanted to visit Chandra Sarovar.
The Chandra Sarovar
Addressing a friend she expressed her desire, “Sakhi, come let us go to the auspicious banks of the Chandra Sarovar and catch a glimpse of the handsome Shyam. I have heard that the Supreme Lover is there in the nikunja on its banks. Priyaji and other sakhis also happen to be there.” The two left with an ardent longing to take part in the new dalliance.
Bobo Saw Majestic Krishna's Ineffable Beauty
And they soon saw right ahead, “Krishna with a mukut (diadem) studded with precious stones and the end of a peacock tail adorning His forehead,with bracelets around His smooth wrists giving a passionate message with their sweet sound.A flute was tucked into His waistband. His ineffable beauty was adorned with all the possible ornaments and looked majestic. And He was creating an uproar on the banks with His wanton gait.
Supreme Lover Krishna Splashed Water & Charmed the Gopis
At times dark-hued Krishna jumped into the water, splashed water, and exchanging a sidelong glance with his beloveds, was fickle. He charmed the gopis by winsome manners and caressed their love lorn state.”
The whole scene captivates revered Bobo.
After relishing the playful dalliances of Giriraj, Bobo came to Vrasbhanpur as per her earlier schedule.
Shri Lalita Sakhi
Revered Bobo saw,“Priya-Priytam constantly joking with Lalidaytaji on her birth her. Granting closeness to their intimate Lalitaji who is her replication, Priyaji wished that Krishna flirted with her whereas Lalitaji was embarrassed.She was wearing a blue kanchuki (blouse) with a yellow saree. Priyaji made her wear blue-hued ornaments in her ears with both hands.
Savouring this scene, the dark god sang in joyous abandon.The god put a vendi (string of flowers) on her forehead and charmed Lalita sakhi who was drawn to them in shyness. Meanwhile Priyaji showering fond affection, steeped her in joy.Celebrating their sakhi's birth festivities the sacred Couple were delighted and thrilled.”
Bobo was engrossed in adoring these love escapades.
Sankhri Khor
The next day Bobo was merrily walking along the secluded site of Gahar Van. When she saw Sankhri Khor, the narrow lane proud of being loaded with reminiscences of daan-maan lilas (Krishna's exaction of tribute from the herdgirls of Braj as they go to sell milk-curd).Several times her foot gets stuck in her own lehenga (a voluminous skirt), on the pretext of stopping her.
Roaming joyfully Bobo's was taken aback and halted, leaning against a tree.Getting a message from above she was startled. On raising her eyes saw, “Playing a new role, the dark god planned to loot the maidens carrying milk-curd and crossing this path. It is here that the cowherdesses' ardent longing to adulate the dark god is fulfilled.
The Wind Played with Blue-hued Krishna's Locks
Well nature strut around flirtatiously as the cool breeze blew, making the trees and creepers sway.The blue-hued god was standing on a boulder right on top. The wind played with His fickle lock bringing it to His smooth forehead and tickles Him by flirting with His yellow sash. When He lifted the right hand to settle the sash His golden ring shone and attracted. The vanamala thrilled with passion absorbed the crazed maiden in rasa.”
What ensued later is marked on this auspicious site, its trees plus creepers and forest birds.
Nandgaon
Along with her associates revered Bobo came to Nandgaon;the village which is sacred for the devotees of Krishna and worth serving. She had been visiting this place intermittently and residing here earlier but this time it was centred around a certain attraction.
Lord Krishna Was Brought up in Nandgaon
She sang about its glory, “ Sakhi! Blessed is this village of Nandji, where one can meet the Supreme Lover daily."
Nandgaon is the handsome god's own site where Nandraiji resided and it draws the Vaishnava world even as of today.
Yashoda Kunda
The beauty of Yashoda Kund, Panihari Kund,
Pavan Sarovar
Pavan Sarovar, Lalita Kund and so on is unprecedented. Seeming very much alive Puranmasi Gufa,
Shri Sanatanji and Shri Roop Goswami
the sites where Sanatanji and Shri Roop Goswami did worship, and
Aaseshwar Mahadev
Aaseshwar Mahadev are repeating their glorious history.
These places connected to the playful dalliances of the dark god are visible today because of belonging to Krishna's nitya parikar.(eternal circle). Priya-Priyatam sporting here are steeped in romantic dalliances and various spirited antics with their sakhas.On the basis of Bobo's voice, poems and hand-written letters we get a chance to peep into her divine mindset otherwise she was extremely secretive and remained aloof.
Bobo Saw Krishna in the Dense Groves of Nandgaon
She saw, “Krishna,the colour of the condensed sky, in dense groves of the forest. Eyes full of intoxication, He seemed to be humming. Striking a high note at times, His roving eyes seeked someone. His turban was slightly tilted due to the whole days' fatigue and had peacock feathers tucked in. Decked with a bunch of tender forest flowers He captivates everyone while the flute tucked in his waistband, was proud of her good fortune. He flung up a ball with His lotus hands and his style of doing so stole everyone's heart.”
And soon after Bobo loses her composure!
Ter Kadamba, where Krishna Would Call Out to His Cows
The next day along with her associates she went for darshan of 'Ter Kadamba' where handsome Shyam would call out to His cows by their individual names and the bhajan site of Shri Roop Goswamiji. While going with the others Bobo saw a dense nikunja which looked dark.Covered with creepers all over, its silence added to the seclusion. At times a parrot and mynah would break the monotony. The sweet sound of a peacock echoed till a great distance.Bejewelled lamps were placed at short intervals in this grove and glimmering in the pitch dark they looked enchanting.
The daughter of Vrishbhanu and the dark-hued son of Nanda were present in that grove with eyes intoxicated due to which their large eyes were slanting. Krishna's kundals (huge earrrings) got entangled with Radha's flower earings and so did their garlands. Bobo was adoring this scene.
Bobo Relishing the Dalliance of Shri Radha-Krishna
Becoming somewhat conscious of their impassioned state when Priya-Priyatam looked up they saw her relishing their dalliance. And what they did soon after has been sung by Bobo, “ Lovingly they beckoned her and who can say what they did later. Countless passionate overtures and terrifying rushes of love were showered, as all three of them reached the heights of elation and ecstasy."
Revered Bobo was residing in Nandgaon now. Admiring dense forests, creepers and chiriping sakhis decked in colourful finery walking on the isolated path amidst bent trees, she was absorbed. Today she saw an incident on the path right in front and was spellbound.
Bobo Saw Krishna Standing Beneath a Dense Tree
“She saw the handsome Krishna standing beneath a dense tree in the tribhang mudra (with bent legs, hips and neck),adjusting His yellow sash with one hand and holding a flute in the other, smiling flirtatiously at her. The mysterious laughter indicated His intoxication and His sidelong glance abducted her consciousness. The arrows of His glance pierced her heart.These arrows laced with poisonous nectar impassion us along with making us ardently long for the dark god.
His secret love is apparent in Krishna's dancing limbs and swinging gait. Looking at Bobo the dark god laughed yet again and striking a note, sang a melody.The terrifying rush of love surged forth inHhis song and Bobo was thrilled.
The Shrimad Bhagavad was organised in 1990. Therefore staying for some days in Nandgaon revered Bobo came to Vrindavan along with Shri Thakur.
Raas Purnima Was Celebrated in Barhi Kunj, Vrindavan
The festival of Raas Purnima was celebrated in 'Barhi Kunj' situated on banks of the Yamuna. Moonlight resting on its huge banks was startled on listening to the tinkling anklets of Priya-Priyatam and their intimate Braj gopis.Becoming vigilant it had a discussion with the shrubs and creepers. A slight breeze began to blow and this site steeped in enthused passion absorbed everyone in a particular bhava.
Revered Bobo Saw Shri Radha-Krishna Bathed in Moonlight
The moon shining in the distant sky could not compete with Krishna, the blue-hued moon, and stood far away in shame. In such a touching scene Bobo saw the intimacy of Priya-Priyatam bathed in the silver moonlight enjoying the imagined pleasures of an impassioned man and enraptured woman.
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