गुरुदेव कृपा बिन्दु दिया ...श्रीला भक्तिविनोदा ठाकुर

gurudeva!
kripa-bindu diya, kara ei dase,
trinapeksha ati hina
sakala sahane, bala diya kara,
nija-mane spriha-hina (1)

Gurudeva! Give me a drop of mercy - make this servant more humble than a blade
of grass. Give me the strength to tolerate all eventualities. Let me not hanker for my
own honor and fame.

sakale sammana, karite shakati,
deha natha! yathayatha
tabe ta’ gaiba, harinama sukhe,
aparadha ha’be hata (2)

Give me the power to honor all living entities according to what they are due (and
all Vaishnavas as befitting their platform). Then I will be able to chant the holy names
blissfully, and all my offenses will be vanquished!

kabe hena kripa, labhiya e jana,
kritartha haibe natha!
shakti-buddhi-hina, ami ati dina,
kara more atma-satha (3)

O my master! When will I be benedicted with your mercy and finally be successful
in my life? I am so fallen that I have no strength or intelligence. Kindly take my soul
and make me like you.

yogyata-vicare, kichu nahi pai,
tomara karuna sara
karuna na haile, kadiya kadiya,
prana na rakhiba ara (4)

If I examine myself, I find no good qualities; Your mercy is the essence of my
existence. If you are not merciful, then bitterly weeping I will no longer maintain my
life।

Shrila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

KRSNA' S LOST COW

Tum Dhundo Mujhe Gopal, Main Khoi Gayi Yaa Teri,

Sudh Lo Mori Gopal, Main Khoi Gayi Yaa Teri,
Panch Vikar Se Haki Jaye, Panch Tatv Ki Yeh Dehi,

Barbas Bhatki Dur Kahi Main, Chain Na Pawo Ab Teri,
Yeh Kaisa Maya Jaal, Main Ulzi Gayi Yaa Teri,

Sudh Lo Mori Gopal, Main Khoi Gayi Yaa Teri,
Jamuna Taat Na Nandan Watna, Gopi Gwal Koi Dikhe,

Kusum Lata Na Teri Chatana Na, Pakh Pakhero Koi Dikhe,
Ab Sanj Dhali Ghanshyam Main, Vyakul Gayi Yaa Teri,

Sudh Lo Mori Gopal, Main Khoi Gayi Yaa Teri,
Kit Pawo Tarvar Ki Chawn, Jit Saje Krishan Kanhiya,

Man Ka Tap Shrap Bhatkan Ka, Tum Hi Haro Har Ras Rachyi,
Ab Rup Niharo Baat Tab Bhi, Main Gayi Yaa Teri,

Sudh Lo Mori Gopal, Main Khoi Gayi Yaa Teri,
Bansi Ke Swarnadh Tero, Madhur Tan Se Mujhe Pukaro,

Radha Krishan Govind Harihar, Mulrli Manohar Naam Tiharo,
Mujhe Kubaro He Gopal Main, Khoi Gayi Yaa Teri,

Tum Dhundo Mujhe Gopal, Main Khoi Gayi Yaa Teri

BRAJRAS

सूरदास

सखी, इन नैनन तें घन हारे ।
बिन ही रितु बरसत निसि बासर, सदा मलिन दोउ तारे ॥
ऊरध स्वाँस समीर तेज अति, सुख अनेक द्रुम डारे ।
दिसिन्ह सदन करि बसे बचन-खग, दुख पावस के मारे ॥
सुमिरि-सुमिरि गरजत जल छाँड़त, अंसु सलिल के धारे ॥
बूड़त ब्रजहिं 'सूर' को राखै, बिनु गिरिवरधर प्यारे ॥

- सूरदास

प्रीति करि काहु सुख न लह्यो।
प्रीति पतंग करी दीपक सों, आपै प्रान दह्यो॥
अलिसुत प्रीति करी जलसुत सों, संपति हाथ गह्यो।
सारँग प्रीति करी जो नाद सों, सन्मुख बान सह्यो॥
हम जो प्रीति करि माधव सों, चलत न कछु कह्यो।
'सूरदास' प्रभु बिनु दुख दूनो, नैननि नीर बह्यो॥

- सूरदास

Surdas

The Glories of Vrindavana धाम through quotes

Selected verses from the Vedic scriptures:

In all the three planetary systems, this earth is especially fortunate for here stands the town of Vrindavana
Adi Purana

Vrindavana dhäma is non-different from Krishna because the name, form, fame, and place where the Lord manifests – are all identical with the Lord as absolute knowledge. Therefore, Vrindavana dhäma is as worshipable as the Lord.
Srimad Bhagavatam (Intro) — Srila Prabhupada

By uttering the name of Vrindavana one attains the merit of chanting Krishna's holy name. By smelling the fragrance of Vrindavana, one is blessed by the merit of smelling the sweet fragrance of tulasi leaves offered to Lord Govinda
Garga Samhita

How wonderfull it is that simply by residing in Vrindavana even for one day, one can achieve a transcendental loving attitude towards the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This land of Vrindavana must be far more glorious than even Vaikuntha. Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu — Srila Rupa Goswami

Visiting Vrindavana is by itself equal to the merit of visualisation of Lord Hari. By eating in Vrindavana one obtains the merit of partaking of the offering to Lord Hari. By working in Vrindavana with one's hands, one obtains the merit of serving Lord Hari. Walking in Vrindavana equals the merit of pilgramage to a different holy place with each and every step.
Garga Samhita

The results of travelling to all the pilgrimages in the three worlds is achieved simply by touching the holy land of Vrindavana.
Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu — Srila Rupa Goswami

Even if I have the opportunity to bathe in the nectarian ocean of pure love of Krishna, and even if I have the pure devotees of the infalible Supreme Personality of Godhead as my associates, I will not consent to live, even for a single moment, in any sacred place other than Vrajabhümi.
Vraja-vilas-stava — Raghunatha dasa गोस्वामी

Selected verses from the Mathura Mahatmya of Srila Rupa Gosvam

If a person who has not seen Vrindavana has a keen desire to see Vrindavana, he will be reborn in Vrindavana no matter where he dies.

If a man decides in his mind “I will go to Vrindavana and stay there,” — simply by having such thoughts he will be freed from the wheel of saàsära.

All the sins accumulated through many births can be destroyed in a second by staying in Vrindavana
Sins committed in Vrindavana can be washed off in Vrindavana only. By staying in Vrindavana one can rise above dhärma, ärtha, karma and mokña. All these steps leading to salvation are easily attainable in Vrindavana.

Those who stay in Vrindavana for three nights, to them Lord Krishna gives happiness not even obtainable for those who are liberated.

Those who with devotion for Lord Krishna make a parikramä of Vrindavana — are freed from all sins and at death go straight to Viñëuloka.

Even women, malecchas, sudras, animals, birds, deer or anyone else dying in Vrindavana — goes to Visëuloka.

Candälas, yavanas, women, and murderers who die in Vrindavana — will not take birth again.
Dumb unconscious beings, the blind, killers, and those not practicing any tapasya or nyamas, who die in Vrindavana at any time — go to Viñëuloka.

Any man — dying in a gutter, a broken house, a cemetery, in the air, on a stage, in a bed, in a mansion or anywhere in Vrindavana — will attain liberation.

If a person who has not seen Vrindavan has a keen desire to see Vrindavan, he will be reborn in Vrindavan no matter where he dies.

If a man decides in his mind-I will go to Vrindavan and stay there-simply by having such thoughts he will be freed from the wheel of samsara

Sins commited in Vrindavan can be washed off in Vrindavan only. By staying in Vrindavan one can rise above dharma, artha, karma and moksha. All these steps leading to salvation are easily attainable in Vrindavan.

Srila Prabhupada Quote….

"Those who have gone to Vrndavana, they have seen the temple of Radha-Madana-mohana. That was established by Sanatana Gosvami, the first disciple of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Sanatana Gosvami established this Madana-mohana temple, and Rupa Gosvami established that Govindaji's temple, and the Jiva Gosvami established Radha-Damodara temple. Gopal Bhatta Gosvami established Radha-Ramana temple. In this way, in Vrndavana there are seven temples authorizedly established by the Gaudiya-sampradaya, Caitanya Mahaprabhu's sampradaya. Later on, many big, big kings and zamindars, landlords, they also established many temples, big, big temples. And altogether, there are five thousand temples in a small city like Vrndavana, and thousands of men go to see the Deities in every temple almost every day, and especially during the four months Sravana, Bhadra, Asvina, Karttika: July, in July, August, September, October. So Vrndavana is always crowded by many pilgrims, and anyone who goes there, immediately he feels spiritual consciousness, especially nowadays."

Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Caitanya-caritamrta, 03-04-75, Dallas

Because it is vrindavana those who come should be exemplary so that all the people of Vrindavana..will see that we are actually following the six Gosvamis headed by Rupa Gosvami

Srila Prabhupad letter, 23 March, 1974

Akuras journey to Vrindaban is exemplary. One who intends to visit Vrindaban should follow the ideal footsteps of Akura and always think of the pastimes and activities of the Lord.

(Krsna book, Akuras arrival in vrindaban)

“In Vrindavana the temple of Govindadeva is surrounded by devoted worshipers. I prefer to live there. O king, in this world Vrindavana is the Vaikuntha of Govinda. Vrinda and other female devotees of Krishna also remain there। O Mahapala, those great souls who get darsana of Govinda in Vrindavana are the most glorified persons in this world.”

Skanda Purana, Narada Muni





“Between Nandisvara and Mahavana is a place named Vrindavana. This place is very suitable because it is lush with grass, plants, and creepers for the cows and other animals. It has nice gardens and tall mountains and is full of facilities for the happiness of all the gopas and gopis and our animals.”

Srimad Bhagavatam (10.11.28)

“Vrindavana is completely under Vrinda devi's grace. Sri Hari Himself lives in this splendid, incomprehensible place, which is served by the demigods headed by Brahma and Siva. Extending over a wide area, Vrndavana is decorated with forests of tulasi and the asramas of saints. Vrndavana is as dear to Govinda as Laksmi is to Visnu. Surrounded by His cowherd boys and cows, Madhava sports in Vrindavana with Balarama. O what a beautiful place is Vrindavana where Govardhana mountain along with many other holy places created by Lord Visnu are situated.”

Skanda Purana

“Vrindavana is filled with transcendental bliss. It destroys the greatest sins and miseries. Simply by living there one is awarded liberation.”

Padma Purana

“O friend, Vrindavana is spreading the glories of the earth, having obtained the treasure of the lotus feet of Krishna, the son of Devaki. The peacocks dance madly when they hear Govinda's flute, and when other creatures see them from the hilltops, they all become stunned.”

Srimad Bhagavatam (10.21.10)

“Every part of this beautiful Vrindavana is My abode. Every creature or demigod who lives in this place will attain Goloka dhama after death. The cowherd girls who live in My abode are yoginis. The five yojanas of Vrindavana forest are like My body and the spinal cord of the body is the Kalindi River, which flows with nectarean water. Deities and other spirits live here in invisible bodies. And I, living within every being, never leave this place. My appearance and disappearance has been enacted in every age. The divine and glorious illumination of this place is beyond worldly vision. The glories of Vrindavana are beyond anyone's calculation. People say Vrndavana covers sixteen krosa, and in the Sastra it is said Vrndavana extends five yojanas. Whoever has darsana of Govinda in Vrindavana never goes to Yamalaya, but attains the destination of pious persons. The temple of Sri Govindadeva is situated in Vrindavana and is surrounded by devotees. A fortunate person can have His darsana.”

Gautamiya tantra where Krishna says to narad

Think of Vrindaban with love, roll in teh dust of Vrindaban, offer your entire body to the service of Vrindaban and thus develop firm love for Vrindaban।

(Prababhodananda Saraswati, Vrindaban mahimamrata, staka 1 text 5)

The mind’s activities are thinking, feeling and willing, by which the mind accepts materially favorable things and rejects the unfavorable. This is the consciousness of people in general. But when one’s mind does not accept and reject but simply becomes fixed on the lotus feet of krsna, then one’s mind becomes as good as Vrindāvana. Wherever krsna is, there also are Śrīmatī Rādhārani, the gopīs, the cowherd boys and all the other inhabitants of Vrindāvana. Thus as soon as one fixes krsna in his mind, his mind becomes identical with Vrindāvana. In other words, when one’s mind is completely free from all material desires and is engaged only in the service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, then one always lives in Vrindāvana, and nowhere else.¨

Srila Prabhupada

jaya radhe, jaya krsna

jaya radhe, jaya krsna,
jaya vrndavan,
sri govinda, gopinatha, madana-mohan

All glories to Radha and Krishna and the divine forest of Vrindavan. All glories to the three presiding Deities of Vrindavan: Sri Govinda, Gopinatha, and Madana-mohana.

syama-kunda, radha-kunda, giri-govardhan,
kalindi jamuna jaya,
jaya mahavan

All glories to Syama-kunda, Radha-kunda, Govardhana Hill, and the Yamuna River (Kalindi). All glories to the great forest known as Mahavana, where Krishna and Balarama displayed all of Their childhood pastimes.

kesi-ghata, bamsi-bata, dwadasa-kanan,
jaha saba lila koilo sri-nanda-nandan

All glories to Kesi-ghata, where Krishna killed the Kesi demon. All glories to the Vamsi-vata tree, where Krishna attracted all the gopis to come by playing His flute. Glories to all of the twelve forests of Vraja. At these places the son of Nanda, Sri Krishna, performed all of His pastimes.

sri-nanda-jasoda jaya,
jaya gopa-gan,
sridamadi jaya, jaya dhenu-vatsa-gan

All glories to Krishna’s divine father and mother, Nanda and Yasoda. All glories to the cowherd boys, headed by Sridama, the older brother of Srimati Radharani and Ananga Manjari. All glories to the cows and calves of Vraja

jaya brsabhanu, jaya
kirtida sundari,
jaya paurnamasi, jaya abhira-nagari

All glories to Radha’s divine father and mother, Vrishabhanu and the beautiful Kirtida. All glories to Paurnamasi, the mother of Sandipani Muni, grandmother of Madhumangala and Nandimukhi, and beloved disciple of Devarsi Narada. All glories to the young cowherd maidens of Vraja.

jaya jaya gopiswara vrndavana-majh,
jaya jaya krsna-sakha
batu dwija-raj

All glories, all glories to Gopisvara Shiva, who resides in Vrindavan in order to protect the holy dhama. All glories, all glories to Krishna’s funny brahmana friend, Madhumangala.

jaya rama-ghata, jaya rohini-nandan,
jaya jaya vrndavana-
basi jata jan

All glories to Rama-ghata, where Lord Balarama performed His rasa dance. All glories to Lord Balarama, the son of Rohini. All glories, all glories to all of the residents of Vrindavan.

jaya dwija-patni, jaya naga-kanya-gan,
bhaktite jahara pailo govinda-caran

All glories to the wives of the proud Vedic brahmanas. All glories to the wives of the Kaliya serpent. Through pure devotion they all obtained the lotus feet of Lord Govinda.

sri-rasa-mandala jaya,
jaya radha-syam,
jaya jaya rasa-lila sarva-manoram

All glories to the place where the rasa dance of Sri Krishna was performed. All glories to Radha and Syama. All glories, all glories to the divine rasa dance, which is the most beautiful of all Lord Krishna’s pastimes.

jaya jayojjwala-rasa sarva-rasa-sar
parakiya-bhave jaha
brajete pracar

All glories, all glories to the mellow of conjugal love, which is the most excellent of all rasas and is propagated in Vraja by Sri Krishna in the form of the divine parakiya-bhava [paramour love].

sri-jahnava-pada-padma koriya smaran
dina krsna-dasa kohe nama-sankirtan

Remembering the lotus feet of Lord Nityananda’s consort, Sri Jahnava Devi, this very fallen and lowly servant of Krishna sings the sankirtana of the holy name.