Śrīmatī is the ocean of "lāvaṇya". Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī defines lāvaṇya as follows in his 'Ujjvala Nīlamaṇi': muktāphaleṣu chāyāyās taralatvam ivāntarā pratibhāti yad aṅgeṣu lāvaṇyam tad ihocyate "The luster that gushes out of each bodily limb like the luster shining out from inside pearls, is called lāvaṇya." Śrīmati is the ocean of lāvaṇya, or elegance. … Continue reading Śrīmatī is the ocean of “lāvaṇya”

Śrī Rādhā is the ocean of deep compassion, always showering Her devotees with the nectar-stream of Her mercy. Those who have been touched by the nectar of that compassion, can testify. Śrīla Raghunātha Dāsa Gosvāmī says: karuṇā vidravad dehā - "Her body melts with compassion". Normally, a person's heart melts with compassion, but only in … Continue reading Śrī Rādhā is the ocean of deep compassion