Narad Ji always mentioned that the Gopis of Braj held the highest position as selfless devotees. Here is an interesting incident. Narad Ji once saw a Gopi meditating on the bank of river Yamuna. When she opened her eyes, Narad Ji asked – O Mother! You have been in Dhyan for so long. Is Shri Krishna your Isht Dev (God) ? Is your goal to attain Him?
She answered angrily – Don’t pronounce that name in front of me. I was trying to get rid of him from my heart. He is such a nuisance. He does not let me do my work. He keeps coming to my heart and I keep forgetting what I am doing. So my rotis (bread) burn and my husband and my mother-in-law shouts at me. I want him out of my mind.
She answered angrily – Don’t pronounce that name in front of me. I was trying to get rid of him from my heart. He is such a nuisance. He does not let me do my work. He keeps coming to my heart and I keep forgetting what I am doing. So my rotis (bread) burn and my husband and my mother-in-law shouts at me. I want him out of my mind.
Narad Ji replied to her : "Dear Mother, You are totally blessed, Shri Krishna doesn't go to the samadhi's of Paramhans who are meditating for his single darshan from many years and look at you, you are meditating to get rid of him. This can only happen in Braj and no where else!"
All Glories to the Braj Ras and Braj Rasikas!