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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Chapter 47: Special Pilgrimage to Nandgram in 1990 ( Bobo ji's Janam Utav: 30th July,2026)

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.