Śrī Raghunātha's friendship with Śrī Rūpa is complete. Why does he suddenly perceive Śrī Rūpa Mañjarī? These visions are also real, and are as blissful as if he would directly meet her. In his Abhīṣṭa Sūcana Śrī Raghunātha writes: "May my desire for Śrī Rādhā's service be endowed with spotless thoughts of Śrī Rūpa and … Continue reading May Radha and Madhava attack my mind in all respects with Their sweetness!

Raghunātha Dāsa cries pitifully, falling on the bank of Rādhākuṇḍa. Then he suddenly hears the jingling of ankle bells, which soothes his pain somewhat. He sees Śrīmatī Rūpa Mañjarī before him. Seeing her he remembers Svāminī, since she is the mañjarī (bud) of Svāminī's rūpa (form). A beautiful form, not yet blossoming. A bumblebee will … Continue reading Krishna decorates the kunja for Radhika

There is no deceitfulness in a pure, loving heart, and this love is most pure in Vraja. When the sādhaka follows in the footsteps of Kṛṣṇa's devotees in Vraja the rays of the moon of rāga bhakti will be reflected in his crystal-clear heart. Then love will be free from deceit. Outside of Vraja all … Continue reading Love is most pure in Vraja

After Śyāma has His meal, Svāminī and Her Beloved blink at Each other. Tulasī thinks to herself: "Your smile will blossom like a rose-petal and You will tell Each other with Your eyes: "May We meet again on the bank of Rādhākuṇḍa!" When will I see Your lotus-face looking at Śyāma full of love? Your lotus-face will … Continue reading Glances of the purest love

Isn´t it absolutely wonderful how merciful Krishna is towards us insignificant souls? My Gurudeva once said that attaining the siddha deha is the most wonderful gift awarded to us by Sri Krishna. “…but according to the feelings the soul develops, it will attain a purely transcendental body” (from Svetasvatara Upanisad) How utterly beautiful. It is our … Continue reading Developing loving feelings to attain our goal