Boboji's Punya Tithi: 3rd February,2026 (Bobo ji's Janam Utsav: 30th July, 2026)

Bhaktimati Usha Bahenji,

Lord Krishna with whose wishes Bhaktimati Usha Bahenji had manifested on earth, forcefully stole her heart today.The purpose for which Bobo, as she was fondly called, had been sent to this temporal world had  reached its zenith and her task was over.

Sakhi Bobo Was Summoned by Krishna

The handsome Shyam summoned her and the question of staying back on earth did not arise.Ardently longing for Krishna, she got an indication to leave this mundane world and proceed to that eternal dham where Radha-Krishna forever dwell, to take part in their divine play.

Gopis Are Drawn by Krishna's Flute Play

Dark-hued Krishna played His flute and the enraptured village girls were passionately drawn.The greatly fortunate cowherdesses were not even conscious of decking themselves and moved in a delicious anguish to the side of their teasing, elusive and insistent paramour.Longing for union with the Supreme Lover. The love of the gopis is seen as transcendental love of the highest order so why would His hungering devotees think of anything else.

Well the joyous and enchanting days of the rainy season transformed into the mild winter of autumn, which was very pleasant. Soon after a biting cold wind banished the autumnal season and reigned supreme. Gathering all its achievements and failures with each passing day,1991 passed away.The year 1992 began with the dawn of a winter morning.

Episodes of joy and sorrow do not have much significance in a saint's life very much like the rotation of a cycle.They hold modakas in both hands. While living in this mundane world the memory of Shyama-Shyama overwhelms them whereas relishing the constant closeness and divine play of Radha-Krishna on going to their nitya dham  is easily feasible for them. Hence it is the society and devotees who have to bear the loss.

The same year snatched away several great siddh luminaries and presented the never to be filled vacuum .Who will ever forgive this year laden with the dreadful kaal (eventual destiny or fate). Oh! How ironical that we lose out on those saints whose separation is so painful. What shall we call this farewell which has been ordained by destiny?Saints are never absent or mortal.They are forever present,giving assurance to their followers in a hidden and visible manner, making themselves available.

Revered Bobo In Meditation

Bobo's physical health was deteriorating.Diabetes had attacked her, and an ailing heart creeped in simultaneously.The cold of the cold season escalated.During this time span her body had become extremely weak but her spiritual strength had become as powerful.She was always indifferent to a medical examination.

Ailments do not have any particular importance for saints. What would be an ordeal of their suffering and condition of inborn virtues? The body becomes the reason for departing, and that is what they have wanted and is meritorious. Taking its support, they reach their destination for which they have taken birth. Thereafter, they rest in the eternal proximity of Shyama-Shayma, the wealth of their hearts, and all this was being completely realised in Bobo's life.

Even in such an ailing condition she was always alert and enthused in attending to the needs of Thakurji, doing His shingara,incessant seva round the clock, and devotedly fulfilling her routine.Gradually the body became increasingly frail and everyone insisted on a medical check up followed by medication.Surprisingly she did not oppose this suggestion very adamantly this time. Absent mindedly she agreed to go ahead which seemed absolutely contradictory to her temperament.Obviously this was the final contribution connected to her body as mentally she had become totally indifferent.

Shri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

The characteristics of saints are strangely extraordinary.

 “Why don't you ask the Mother Goddess to make you recoup.”Narendra had once told Shri Ramkrishna Paramahamsa, 

“Do you think that I have been undergoing this suffering voluntarily? I do wish to recover. But how is that possible? It all depends upon the Mother,”Ramakrishna Paramahamsa had answered.

“Then please pray to Her for your recovery. She cannot but listen to you,” Narendra had suggested.

“ It is easy for you to say so,but such words I can never utter,” had been Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's response. 

The conduct of saints depends on the Lord's wishes and they are themselves devoid of definite intentions and uncertainty. Therefore Shri Paramahamsa was always disinterested in the body and his mind was way above this mundane world.

Revered Bobo had been sick for quite some time now.

 Once when she had gone into isolation in the afternoon as was her routine, she heard Thakurji's voice, “Everything will be fine, just bring your will power into use.”

The Yugal, Shri Radha-Krishna served by Bobo

“The task of attending to my Thakurji should go on perfectly.He may keep me as He wishes. Should I stoop to use the power of my desire for getting rid of physical illness?”Bobo had said while narrating the above incident to Sushila Bahenji 

Shri Ramana Maharshi

When the disciples of Shri Ramana Maharshi had suggested the surgery of his arm he was quite unconcerned and was supremely indifferent to suffering, “You may throw the leaf plate in which I have eaten by shredding it to pieces or else throw the whole of it. My purpose of attaining the Divine has been fulfilled thus take me as you wish now.”

Swami Shivanandji Maharaj

Similarly Swami Shivanandji Maharaj would eat from delicacies offered to him by the bhaktas even though he was suffering from diabetes.How could he disrespect the Supreme Being pervading this temporal world to safeguard his body.

Swami Sharnandji Maharaj

Around this time Swami Sharnanandji Maharaj had suffered seven heart attacks one after the other.All the doctors had recommended that he should not meet anyone and take rest.But he felt that the body has to depart one day as per the laws of nature so why should he hurt the sentiments of those dropping in.

Saints Attain Shri Radha-Krishna's Closeness

On the other hand saints are unanimous in not being bothered whether this earthly body remains or does not-least worried as they are,and there is no uncertainty regarding the protection of their body.When they are getting an indication from Shyama-Shyam who are wanting to take them along,how can they oppose the sacred Couple. Their lot is readily waiting for Radha-Krihsna's constant closeness on getting a signal from the Supreme Lover.

Chapter 49: Bobo's Pilgrimage to Goverdhan, Barsana and Nandgaon (Bobo ji's Janam Utsav: 30th July,2026)

Sri Giriraj

Time is constantly in motion and very powerful. Bobo's health improved gradually. It was her practice to go to Shri Giriraj,Vrashbhanupur and Nandgram.Celebrating Krishna Janamashtami in Vrindavan she left for Giriraj.Still weak she reached along with Shri Thakurji while Sushila Bahenji, Omi Bhai and Vijay were accompanying her.

 Bobo Saw Radha-Krishna Seated on a Boulder in Giriraj's Lowlands

 Bobo saw, “Radha-Krishna seated on a smooth boulder in the mountain's enchanting lowlands. Appearing in the backdrop, Giriraj looked majestic. Swaying with the gust of some fragrant wind, their dark blue and glowing yellow garments got entangled and so did the peacock tail feather with the veni (string of flowers). The sacred Couple were adulating each other with intense passion and their glance had an ardent longing. Beloved Radha mumbled something and the Supreme Lover exulted, “Say it once again.” A romantic dalliance decked their eyes and the joyous abandon of laughter was apparent. Revered Bobo's was not content with just relishing this amorous frolic and yearned for more.”

She had no inkling as to how her ill health and physical weakness merged in the terrifying rush of love for Priya-Priyatam. Illness could never subjugate Bobo. Her spiritual strength and evolution were so overpowering that she would be filled with inspiration and delight just by the thought of Shyama-Shyam.

Arrival in Vrishbhanupur

Shri Radha Rani

Delighting for some time in the environs of Giriraj,revered Bobo came to Vrishbhanupur to take part in the festivities of Kishoriji's birth celebrations.Her body was definitely frail and it did not seem safe to climb up for darshan of Shriji.

 Sriji Temple, Barsana

Shri Rahul Nevile (a recipient of her grace) came to know of her ailment and came to Barsana personally to inquire about her health. Consequently an opportunity to go up by car arose.He insisted to leave the car at her disposal but Bobo did not agree.

Seeing this cooperation of Priya-Priyatam, Bobo's heart was moved. Becoming nostalgic about the affectionate grace of Radha-Krishna she exulted,

Mamta seenv svamini meree,

Prem paraavadhi Nand Kishore ||

(My svamini Shri Radha is the trove of maternal affection and the son of Nanda,Krishna, is the repository of love.)

She was ailing and weakness had escalated.It was tough for her to walk around but she did not want any laxity to affect her yearly routine. The car had been arranged for by Rahul Nevile and she had had darhsan of Sriji. Landing in Delhi from Jakarta (Indonesia) Shantanu reached Barsana at two in the night by scooter on Radha Ashtami.

Shri Radha Rani Protects Us

She patted his back and said, “Well done! But do not take on this daring danger for any other task.Doing it for the birth celebrations of Shriji is different as she protects us Herself.” She insisted that we go up to spend the night explaining,“At least you will come in the view of Shriji.” This time when she had to go for darshan she had the convenience of travelling by Shantanu's car.

Gahar Van, Barsana

Once she wanted to walk through Gahar Van.Even on being so weak she trudged through as her resolve had never been left wanting.She was about to reach Sankari Khor when addressing Sushila Bahenji walking along she pointed,

Supreme Lover Krishna Seated on a Boulder in Sankari Khor

“Sakhi! Have a look at the handsome young Krishna seated on the pure boulders of Sankari Khor.Looking at us He is smiling. He impassions us and we become ecstatic instinctively.Oh have a look sakhi! He has placed the flute on His reddish lips and fills the breath of love in a novel manner.His frivolous eyes are making our hearts throb. A yellow bud adorns Krishna's thick curly hair and His twisted lock plays on the forehead like a capricious black bee bending to make an ardent entreaty to His budding lips. His yellow sash fluttering with gusts of wind gives rise to an ardent longing in His Braj beloveds. Have a look at the Supreme Lover in front.”

Shriji Temple. Barsana

This time Bobo went on foot and climbed the ascending slope of roughly 200 stairs to Shriji's temple. Everyone was delighted. Having absolute trust in Kishoriji, she went least worried and easily had darshan . 

 Bobo Saw Shri Radha Clad in a Blue Saree

Later on she disclosed spontaneously, “When the matter was being discussed at home,  the compassionate Kishori could be seen standing in the courtyard of Her bhavan (wearing a light sky blue saree which shimmered from a distance) asking me to come up. If I look at my body it is certainly not capable of carrying such a load.However the firm support of some sturdy pair of arms can make the impossible easily possible.”

Shri Nandgaon

Shri Nandgaon was the third and final stopover of her journey. It is known as the intensely dear village of the son of Nanda and the residence of Nandraiji. 

Pining for this place, Bobo had insisted, “Come let us go to Nandgaon where one finds the captivating Nandlal,” and she came in quest for him.

Dark-hued Krishna Stood with Elder Brother Balram & Becokoned Bobo

Waiting eagerly for her arrival, the handsome Shyam stood on the canopy of His bhavan with His Dau bhaiya elder brother. Seeing Him beckon her with His waving hand, Bobo confidently went up to Shri Nandgaon for darshan.

Getting such love-laden assurances of Shyama-Shyam at every step what can we say about Bobo's disposition. Where every moment of her life was totally engrossed in this temporal world and simultaneously in the constant closeness of Shyama-Shyam-all of which spilled over in her mannerisms, temperament, sermons and writings.How can we possibly bind the constant surge of her life in any constraint?

Recently Bobo saw, “The handsome god come,holding a flowering branch in His hand.Tilting His neck Krishna looked back at times. His hair was dishevelled but moving affectedly and delighting he advanced alone. His joy was apparent on His face- eyes are intoxicated and His thick eyelashes stole the heart forcefully.

Bobo Saw Krishna Looking at Her with a Passionate Glance

 He was wearing a garland of lotuses and the blue-hued flowers paling in comparison to the dark lustre of Krishna's beauteous form were crestfallen.His eyebrows were crooked but sent passionate messages from the eyes-probably indicating some secret bhava.Seeing Him, the guardian of our souls, assume the form of a new Kamdev He made her ardently long for His closeness-Oh!His captivating picture was laden with rasa-propagating His madhuri.

Savouring the enchanting sites of Nandgram revered Bobo came to Vrindavan.Her physical weakness was apparent and she looked somewhat frail-but she never gave importance to bodily obligations nor did she feel dejected.Whereas the seva of Thakurji, His shringara, serving of bhoga and talk about Him were an inseparable part of her life. One part of her body, the gross mundane form, was attainable for everyone whereas with her divine subtle form she constantly relished the divine play of Shyama-Shyam. Along with them she was passionately absorbed in their romantic dalliances.

Guised as a Sakhi, Dark-hued Krishna Takes Radha to a Nikunja

At one place she saw, “ A dark-hued sakhi arrived and taking Priyaji's soft hand in her own insisted, “Sakhi! Let us go to the new grove situated to the left of the kadamba tree.The blue god has decked it with soft flower petals by His own hands.”

Meanwhile Priyaji looked at her with affection and alarm. Laughing she arranged her aanchal.When they interchanged glances a terrifying rush of love gushed forth.Soon enough Kishoriji and handsome Krishna, in the guise of the dark sakhi, headed towards the nikunja-what ensued later can be seen after going to that site or imitating some passionately fortunate sakhi.”

Govind Ghat, Vrindavan

Bobo along with Shri Thakurji,Sushila Bahenj and Viajy arrived at Nirmal Gupta's place in Vrindavan from Nandgaon. Pampered by Bobo's affection Nirmal had persisted that she visit her along with Thakurji. On the other hand Vimla Sharma and Nirmala Sharma were close and respectful towards Bobo due to teaching. Granting affection ,Bobo along with Thakurji went to both the sisters for some time.Celebrating Diwali at Govind Ghat, Bobo had come to stay permanently in the divine site of the Radhavallabhans near Raas Mandal where Santosh Narang used to live (Bobo had instructed her in Barsana itself to find a room near Yamuna and fix it.) 

Bobo Saw Shri Radha-Krishna Seated in a New Nikunja

That very day she was joyous when she saw, “ The flirtatious Priya-Priyatam seated in a new nikunja.Intoxicated by the slight frargrance of a budding rose in their hands, they were talking passionately. Caressing the tender arm of Priyaji, the Supreme Lover was rapturous,whispering some spirited words in Her ears. Constantly adoring each other, Priyaji was ecstatic and shut Her eyes.Krishna could not bear this and blowing on Her face made Her look up at once.”Adulating this sweetness of form, Bobo began residing there.

 Radha-Krishna Coming From the Yamuna Banks

She would often see Priya-Priyatam coming with a smile from the Yamuna's banks and was thrilled on seeing them standing beneath a tree absorbed in some bhava. Sometimes she would watch them constantly teasing each other and the herd of sakhis would throng the place with a romantic dalliance gushing forth.

Bobo Saw Sakhis Arranging Flowers in Platters

Today's episode showered greater rasa and was really charming.Some sakhis were selecting flowers and arranged them beautifully in platters, keeping them a bit away from Priya-Priyatam.They hung strings of yellow and white blossoms at the entrance door and window and a row of roses in their midst, which looked greatly enchanting.The softly sweet fragrance charged Radha-Krishna emotionally and tugged at their heart strings. Getting up from the bed with impassioned eyes, the two sat up. The enraptured Yugal looked at the sakhis who were aroused with that love laden glance.

Revered Bobo remained ill for long time spans with fever ravaging her at times. It would certainly be affecting her physically but her spiritual strength was so well nourished and genuine that it did not have any particular impact on her life.She did not like to take rest by nature and illness could never overpower her.

Bobo's spiritual strength when she was ailing and above all her not being morose due to illnesses and their aftermath was amazing. She talked about Priya-Priyatam and their legends while relishing their divine play with the same enthused fervour.

Chapter 48: Bobo's Ill Health (Bobo ji's Janam Utsav: 30th July, 2026)

The history of revered Bobo's poor health is very long. Ailing and weak with a very limited intake of food, Bobo attended to her daily tasks, the school's work, social obligations and arranged for satsangs along with writing books.But her spiritual awareness, dependence on Priya-Priyatam, working according to Their wishes and above all her strength of character was so powerful that she did not consider the worst of illnesses as ailments.

No One Could Make out That Bobo Was Ailing

She used to say her body was attacked by several fearsome diseases but her svami Krishna was making this physique carry on for His own self. On seeing her spiritedness no one could say she was ill when she had 104 fever. Doctors in Ambala had been astounded on seeing her alertness and this continued-even in Vrindavan when devotees ran on hearing she was ill.She would meet them so spontaneously that no one could figure out that she was ailing.

Beautiful Shingar of Thakurji, Bobo Embroidered the Finest of Motives

The reason was Bobo had implicit faith in Krishna's presence and power and was free from anxiety. The handsome god had given an assurance that she could recover whenever she wanted. Her eyesight was very weak and she could not read a large alphabet with ease-but did the most beautiful seva and shingar of Shri Thakurji, embroidering the finest of motives.

Once her father had insisted that she take rest when she was sick in Ambala but Thakurji had intervened, “Why do you unnecessarily stop her from narrating lilas.I am the one concerned about her well being.

Bhisham Pitamah

In the Mahabharata I was the one who bore the pain of Bhisham Pitamah's body pierced by arrows.”

Whenever the topic of wearing spectacles cropped up she would say, “My affairs are managed from above (Radha-Krishna) and if you tarnish them with the mundane I will be deprived of the dark god's grace and loving tenderness.” And this is precisely what happened.

In the 1990s she was affected by diabetes. Her father had this ailment and it was hereditary. Initially she was not in favour of following any diet or medication.Having unfailing reverence for prasad (food offered to an idol)she felt all treatments would become easily feasible.

Her mind was way above physical obligations as Bobo did not belong to this temporal world. She was never keen for a medical examination and did not allow a medical practitioner to touch her body. She knew of just one vaidh,the dark-hued Krishna who was the energy and soul of her life.

Shri Radha-Krishna Were Looking After Bobo

“This is for sure that Radha-Krishna are looking after me. If ever such a condition arises that everyone insists on taking me to the dispensary then do not do so because it is better to end my suffering in the proximity of Shri Thakurji,”  she would say at times when she was sick.

She did not adopt any particular recourse for diabetes apart from moderation in meals. Her diet was limited and followed by intense hard work soon after. A busy schedule for the entire day and merely half a roti (bread cake) and many a times even less.She would certainly take the tea offered to Thakurji and just a bit of fruits and milk.

Intermittent fever, fearsome ailments of the legs, malaria and unbearable pain in the head racked her frame during this decade but she was never dejected or lacking in initiative. Having faith in the compassionate grace of the dark god, she knew that making her suffer for sins of her previous lives, Krishna did not want anything to be left pending and thus the anguish passed by peacefully.

Whenever ailments confronted her they had a fearsome form and it is not as if she did not suffer. However she continued the dedicated seva of Radha-Krishna with absolute alertness in all her activities considering them to be the wish of Shyama-Shyam. The zenith of her tolerance was apparent on seeing such a firm resolve and perseverance.

Krishna Dallying in a Nikunja with Gopis

Wherein Bobo's body appeared frail, her lively sentiments absorbed in Braj, Vrindavan, the nikunjas, Vanshivat, banks of the Yamuna, caverns of Giri, enchanting Vrasbhanupur, Gahar Van, Sankhri Khor, Shri Nandgram, Lalitasar, Prem Sarovar, the festivities of birth celebrations, the spiritedness of spring, the merriment of Holi, the fragrant morns of summers, lazy joyful afternoons and dark evenings, made her relish the playful dalliances of Krishna.
 

Shri Thakurji Insists That Bobo Drinks Sweet Tea

Bobo's Yugal, her Radha-Krishna

We have said earlier that bhoga of tea was offered to Shri Thakurji on waking Him. Bobo would  drink the tea later in the form of prasad. When diabetes afflicted her some associates proposed that she have sugar less tea and she agreed gleefully. She had no addiction and if she did have an ardent longing it was for the handsome Krishna. Her personal life was sincere, transparent like glass and tender.

As she was about to sip the tea, the svarupa of the yugal (Radha-Krishna) served by her, got down from their sinhasan (pedestal) stood on the stool and affectionately insisted that she drink sweet tea. She was deeply moved by the display of their loving tenderness and the question of turning down the request did not arise.

Darshan of Shri Nathji

Shri Nathji Thakur

The svarupa of Shri Nathji Thakur has been splendidly residing in Braj.Many of His spirited characteristics are renowned the world over. One of the main attractions of going to Giriraj used to be darshan of Shri Nathj.Several times the programme of going to Nathdwara was made but postponed. The matter dates back to September 1985 when a plan to go to Shri Giriraj with some associates was fixed. A sudden visit to Chandra Sarovar was made on reaching there.They went to sight the bhajan site of Surdasji and the baithak of Mahaprabhuji.Shri Nathji was present in the form of a picture in those days.

Revered Bobo instantly remembered Shri Nathji, and saw Him standing in the same frivolous charming manner and enchanting her. Bending the neck slightly to tease Bobo He looked at her and smiled, which made her reach the heights of elation and ecstasy. Thereafter she had said that her resolve to go to Nathdwara and have darshan of Nathji had been fulfilled now.

Darshan of Shri Thakur Gokulnathji

Shri Gokulnathji Thakur

The matter is not very old and Vijay had come to Vrindavan.

One day while decking her sevya Thakurji Bobo instantly asked, “Will you come to Gokul.” 

Vijay Bhaiya replied in the affirmative but was wary,“Bobo! The shingar of Thakurji has yet to be completed.The time of aarti is roughly nine-thirty after raj bhog during summer. How will we ever reach on time?”

She repeated,”You just answer are you coming?” It seemed mysterious and he said yes.Amazingly shingar was done ahead of time today.Soon after Bobo and Vijay reached Mathura across the Yamuna where you get buses for Gokul.

“Darshan is about to close and aarti will be over by the time you get there,” everyone answered on inquiring. 

Vijay was indifferent but Bobo's insistence to go ahead was firm.

They arrived in Gokul by bus and arrived at the temple of Gokulnathji by rickshaw.Vaishnavas were returning after darshan. Gokulnathji, the living presence of the pushti margis service,is manifest for everyone.

As soon as the two of them reached there the sevakas drew the curtains and said,”Have darshan!” Behind the drawn curtain revered Bobo, Vijay, the pujari and Shri Gokulnathji along with His two sakhis were the only ones present.

When Vijay asked Bobo after coming out she disclosed that Gokulnathji had given an indication to come to Gokul in Vrindavan itself and when they reached the bus terminal He was visible in front-saying, “Don't be anxious, you will have darshan.”

He walked alongside in this manner to warmly welcome them. Soon after the bhandari or cook came and took them into the kitchen where they were given a leaf platter of prasad and a laddu from the raj bhog.(major noon offering of food to an idol).

Darshan in the Banke Bihari Form

Thakur Shri Banke Bihariji

The flirtatious and sportive form of Shri Banke Bihari has enraptured emotional bhaktas, which is reflected by masses thronging to catch a glimpse of Him. Once Bobo was standing on top in the verandah to the left and having darshan. Suddenly she saw Bihariji adulating her with a loving glance in His eternal dark-hued form of a youth, loaded with madhurya and ineffable beauty. Alongside He was alert so that no one else could watch this form of His. Revered Bobo was ecstatic on relishing this svarupa of Bihariji.

Darshan of Shri Radha Vallabhji

Shri Radha Vallabhji Thakur

The actual delight of holi-phaag is abundant in Braj when everyone is zealous. Once during holi Bobo went to have darshan of Shri Radha Vallabh Thakurji.She was standing in front when the priest sprinkled colour on her. She reflected if Krishna had drenched her in colour it would be rapturous. Instantly the capricious blue-hued god appeared and revealed, “I have had the colour thrown. "Thereafter Bobo stood absorbed for some time.

The Colour Fell on Bhaktas Standing Nearhjby

Surprisingly the pujari was showering colour in the temple but it fell on the other bhaktas standing nearby.

The decade of 1990s gradually withdrew and due to the onslaught of diseases it became feeble.As far as medication was concerned Bobo took no precaution except abstinence.The weakness increased but even so she religiously followed her regime of serving Shri Thakur and as an icon of loving tender​ness gave full respect to all beings.

Achievements and Predicaments in 1992

1992 began, embarrassed with bouts of physical illness, trying to keep its name from being defamed. Her ailing state worsened but Bobo forgot her plight while ardently longing for festivals and the divine play of Shri Thakurji. Asking her ill health to take a back seat she would appear absolutely healthy, alert and radiant in the festivities.​​ I am reminded of the competence of guru Ramdasji Maharaj.The way he entrusted his fever to a bedding of rags, Baba Maharaj became healthy and the bedding shivered with fever.Bobo had precisely the same power which she brought into use at times for attending to the needs of Thakurji and festivals.

Immersed in the Festival of Holi

Bobo along with Priya-Priyatam as well as sakhis took part in the merriment of spring,dressed in colourful clothes.Delighting in the festival of holi she was absorbed in the haze of gulal and the charge of colour from a pichkari.

Water sports of Radha-Krishna and their Sakhis

On summer afternoons Bobo was engrossed in Radha-Krishna playfully dallying in bucolic groves, and their water sports and romantic dalliances in the evening. Soon after she was steeped in Priya-Priyatam soaked in a deluge of the joyous rain.

The realm of love is strange wherein the beloved is happy in the joy of the Supreme Lover.Krishna knows of this sacrifice which is stripped of self interest and thus constantly rewards His devotees by impassioned assurances, delightful reminiscence and His closeness. The root of their lives, the dark god becomes the powerful support of His bhaktas' ardent longing for the dark-hued lover.

Lord Krishna's Janamashtami

Krishna Janamashtami

The days passed one by one and so did weeks and months. Seasons changed as was characteristic of nature.Showers of the rainy season filled everyone with enthused exultation and nature was bathed clean. The birth celebrations of the tender handsome Krishna, the wealth of His devotees, arrived.The day of 2^nd Septemeber 1999 was just round the corner.Two days earlier Bobo had a stroke and while going to the Yamun she had an another attack on 1^st September. Her speech slurred and face became slightly distorted but bowed before her steadfastness, tolerance and assiduousness.

The Yamuna, Vrindavan

She went walking to the banks of the Yamuna in such agony and returned without any support

“What has happened to me that all of you are insistent for attention. Just think can such an ailing person walk about in this fashion,” she would say.

 Shri Manohar Das ji (left) with Bobo

Meanwhile when she was returning from the Yamuna, Sushila Bahenji who had gone along with her told Shri Mahohar Dasji of Venu Vinog Kunj of Bobo's condition,sending Kanhaiya the rickshaw puller to get him.Bobo could not tolerate this and began returning alone from Seva Kunj.​She had walked a bit ahead when Manohardasji and Ghanshyam Dashji stopped her en route and forcefully made her sit in the rickshaw saying,”Respected Maharaji was ready to come but we stopped him somehow.”

In such a feeble condition she visited twelve sites for Thakurji's darshan. Undoubtedly she had the support of Priya-Priyatam because of which she was not anxious. The shingar of Shri Thakurji was also a bit disorderly on Janamshtami but making her behold His divine svarupa, Krishna did not let her sense it.Nothing of the temporal plane could impact revered Bobo,absorbed in the constant closeness of Shyama-Syam, and she seemed healthy in a few days time.

The festival of Janamashtami and Nandutsav passed happily and in apprehension. The lines below sum up what her heart felt:

Bhanu Nandini and Nand Kumar

Mere ek matra aadhaar|

Bhanunandini, Nand Kumar || 4.9.1991

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