Sri Vidagdh Madhav English

While reading this book (Sri Vidagdh Madhav), one should always keep in mind that this transcendental pastime is absolutely distinct from the mundane pastimes of so-called love engaged in by the conditioned souls of this world. Our pastimes of so-called love are mere perverted reflections of these original, spiritual pastimes, and are enacted on the material, bodily platform of lust. There is an absolute distinction, as there is a distinction between gold and iron, and so one should never try to drag these loving exchanges down to the platform of lusty affairs between men and women in this material world.

The two works, Vidagdha-mādhava and Lalita-mādhava were written by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī. The Vidagdha-mādhava describes pastimes in Vṛndāvana, and the the pastimes in Lalita-mādhava begins in Vṛndāvana and ends in Dvārakā. Both of them, praised by Rāmānanda Rāya and Caitanya Mahāprabhu for its excellent verses, wonderfully describe the emotions of the highest rasa.Vidagdha-mādhava, a seven-act play was completed by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī in the 1533 A.D. This work concerning Kṛṣṇa, friend of the gopīs, is permeated with ornaments in the form of conversations. The land within Vṛndāvana has become the arena for the performance of the drama. The spring season in which the moon has become newly red in response has become the suitable time.

Play on Radha and Krishna, Hindu deities.

Sri Lalita Madhav is a timeless and spiritually profound literary masterpiece that delves into the divine love and pastimes of Lord Krishna. Written by the renowned saint and philosopher Srila Rupa Goswami, this classical work is a captivating exploration of the eternal love between Lord Krishna and His beloved consort, Srimati Radharani, set against the backdrop of Vrindavan’s enchanting landscapes.

Tushyanti ca Ramanti ca siddhanta baliya cite na kara alasa iha ha-ite krsne lage sudṛdha manasa (Sri Caitanya-caritamṛta Adi 2.117) A sincere student should not neglect the discussion of such conclusions, considering them controversial, for such discussions strengthen the mind. Thus one’s mind becomes attached to Sri Krsna.

The Jagannatha-vallabha-nataka by Ramananda Raya occupies an important place in the history of Sanskrit literature in general and in the devotional literature of Gaudiya Vaisnavism in particular. Consisting of five acts, this drama deals with the amorous pastimes of Sri-Radha and Sri-Krsna. The verses of Jagannatha-vallabha-nataka are frequently found in Caitanya-caritamrta by Krsnadasa Kaviraja.

Stava Mala: The Garland of Devotional Prayers Author- Srila Rupa Gosvami Complied by Srila Jiva Gosvami Commentary by Srila Baldeva Vidyabhusana Translated by His Holiness Bhanu Swami devăcaryam yam viduh sat-kavitve parašaryaṁ tattva-vade mahantah | śngārārtha-vyanjane vyāsa-sūnum sa sri-rupah pätu no bhrtya-vargan || Whom the great souls know as the acārya in poetry, as Vyasadeva in discussions on tattva, and as Sukadeva in explaining the meaning of rasa, may that Rūpa protect us, the servants. Stava Mala, Verse 2 yah ko’pi susthu vrsabhanu-kumarikayah samprarthanastakam idam pathati prapannah sā preyasa saha sametya dhrta-pramoda tatra prasāda-laharim urarikaroti || Radha along with Krsna will be pleased with a surrendered person who recites the eight prayers to her and will agree to bestow a wave of mercy to him.

Madhura-rasa is made even more relishable when accompanied by the ecstatic sentiments vibhava, anubhava, sattvika-bhava, and sancarl-bhava, which will all be described in this book. The learned devotees call this mellow madhura-rasa because it is the sweetest (madhura) of all mellows of devotional service

A spiritual guide that cautions against those who offend devotees of Krishna and who perform religious practices and chant the Holy Name without devotion. In The Heart of Krishna, Swami B. P. Puri calls upon those sincerely pursuing the path of bhakti yoga to be cautious in their dealings with devotees, especially those that are the pure devotees of the Lord. In so doing, Swami B. P. Puri reveals the secrets of this devotional tradition through his expert analysis of the pastimes of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Sri Sri Radha, Krishna, and their associates. “One who commits offenses to a Vaishnava becomes incapable of rendering pure devotion because he is committing offenses to the Holy Name. Although it may appear that such an offender is still being shown favor by the Lord as he continues to make a show of chanting without difficulty, the Lord is in fact very displeased with him because of his antagonism toward devotees.” —Srila Prabhupada