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Śrī Vṛṣabhānu-dulārī Śrī Rādhā, accompanied by Her sakhīs led by Lalitā, has arrived in a beautiful flower garden with immense joy. This lovely garden, adorned with a variety of blossoms such as mālatī, kunda, nivārī, and roses, is scattering its sweet fragrance in all directions.
O mind! Do not get entangled in the witty and affectionate words of women that destroy the divine love of the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and do not remain deprived of this prema dhana. Knowing sons, friends, and opulences to be transient, do not desire them. Instead, constantly meditate upon Śrī Rādhā-kuṇḍa, the sacred lake of Vṛṣabhānu-nandinī, which bestows the eternal service of Śrī Rādhā.
The foothills of Śrī Girirāja Jī are a treasure-house of all happiness. There, devotees sip the water of the various sacred kuṇḍas and bathe in them, and then, rolling again and again in the dust of Vraja, they experience great bliss.
Sometimes, assuming a two-armed form like that of Kṛṣṇa, Śrī Rādhā plays upon the flute, sounding its melodic holes. The Lord of Lords, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, adorns Her with garlands made up of kunda and mandāra flowers, seeking to please Her through His loving service.
Phool Kunj (Flower Bower) is a peaceful place in Barsana. It is located at the foothill of Brahmanchal Parvat, in the lane opposite the Chitra Sakhi Temple on the Chiksauli Rupnagar road. A small pond called Bicchua Kunda is also found here, adding to the quiet and sacred atmosphere of the area.
Those who take refuge in Shri Radhakund with utmost reverence and love in their hearts are extremely fortunate. Even the celestial beings, including Brahma and other deities, set aside their pride and bow to them. What more can I say? The residents of the kund even captivate Shri Radhika herself, who places the mahavar of her feet on the forehead of the prince of Vraja (Shri Krishna).
At the sacred foothills of Girirāja Govardhana, Śrī Rādhā-kuṇḍa shines in unsurpassed beauty, where dense vine-covered bowers and forest groves forever display their enchanting splendor.
The celestial beings, ancestors, and sages, despite their extraordinary powers, are unable to influence the life of an individual who resides steadfastly in Shri Radha Kunda. Within this sacred abode, Shri Krishna, the revered King of Braj, forbids the person from serving anyone else and instead assigns Him exclusively to the dedicated service of His beloved Shri Radha, the eternal youth, alongside His own devoted associates.
In this Mor Van of Nandgaon, Shri Krishn used to come to graze his cows, and then he would take them to Mor Kund to quench their thirst.
It is my earnest desire: will I ever be able to become the water of the sacred ponds of Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa, namely Śrī Rādhā-kuṇḍa and Śrī Śyāma-kuṇḍa? When the youthful Divine Couple perform Their playful water-pastimes in that water with Their dark and golden-complexioned divine limbs, I will then obtain the supreme bliss of Their touch.
Goswami Shri Rooplal Ji was born on the 7th day of the darker fortnight in the month of Vaishakh in 1681 in the family of Shri Hita Harivanshji Maharaj. His father was Goswami Shri Harilalji and his mother was Shri Krishna Kunvari.
O ‘Radha Kunda’ [beautiful lake of Shri Radha], My Swamini Shri Radha eternally dwells and enjoys amorous pastimes with Her beloved on your shore. If you are most dear to the divine couple, then, please mercifully provide me the darshan [sight] of Shri Radha today, who is more dear to me than my life.
Shri Baldev’s deity which is of black colour is very attractive. Shri Vajranabh established this deity here.
In Braj Bhakti Vilas, It is mentioned that Shri Vrishbhanu Kunda is the pond of King Vrishbhanu. Whoever bathes there, becomes free from sins. This Kunda was established by King Vrishbhanu Himself.
Potra Kunda is located at a distance of about 50 meters near Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura.
O, most charming Young Lady Sri Radhika, You are the pinnacle of all prosperity and good fortune. I will sacrifice millions of moons on your lovely face. I am thinking that millions of lotus eyes Khanjan birds and millions of deers could be sacrificed on Your bewitching eyes.
This is one of the most beautiful kunds of Braj formed by the loving tears of the daughters of King Vimal while playing Ras Leela with Shri Krishn here. As per Bhavisya Purana, Their strong desire to be with Krishna fulfilled at this place and that is why this kunda is called Vimal Kunda.
By Her own Kunda's shore in a beautiful jewel pavilion, accompanies by Her friends, wonderfully singing with dark-complexioned Krishn, may King Vrishbhanu’s daughter Sri Radha appear before me like this.
O Goddess [Radhey]! Please be merciful to me and reveal Your lotus face to me when You and Shri Krishn play in the beautiful groves of Vrindavan, inebriated like intoxicated, blissful Lordly elephants.
Radha Gokulananda Temple is an ancient shrine, located at Vrindavan, in Uttar Pradesh. It is in between the Kesi Ghat and the Radha-Raman Temple.
