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O tongue! Constantly chant only the holy name “Śrī Rādhāvallabha.” Do not become overly entangled in the countless subjects of the Vedas, Smṛtis, and Purāṇas; rather, firmly embrace the nectar of this divine Name.
Lord says, Attaining the holy abode of Braj cannot be attained through meritorious deeds, nor through charities, nor through austerities, nor even through hymns of praise. It is not achievable through various practices of yoga; it is obtained only through My grace.
In that supremely sacred land of Vraja, Nandakumāra Śrī Kṛṣṇa, whose divine form is eternally blissful, and who is completely self-satisfied and self-fulfilled, is directly realized only by those devotees whose hearts are wholly immersed in love.
I have renounced, from a far distance, all worldly pursuits — the comforts of family life and endless material desires. Not only that, but after long practice, I have also become disheartened with disciplines such as japa, vows, and various spiritual practices, and have abandoned them all.
Even those who are least qualified, the dumb, the dull, the blind, the deaf, and those lacking austerity or discipline — if they die in Braj, they attain my divine abode.
The Vedas failed to grasp His mystery, and the Purāṇas grew ancient in their search, yet could not fathom His depth. The Smṛtis lost all consciousness attempting to comprehend Him. The essence is that the realization of God is possible only through selfless love and complete surrender (śaraṇāgati).
One should remember the Lord constantly throughout all eight quarters of the day, with every single breath, and not forget Him even for a moment. This alone is the essence of all the four Vedas, the eighteen Purāṇas, and all sacred scriptures.
Nārāyaṇa says to Nārada: O Nārada, listen attentively as I reveal the foremost reason why this sacred forest in the land of Bhārata is known as Vṛndāvan. In the Śrutis, among the sixteen revered names of Śrī Rādhā, one name is “Vṛndā.” Because Śrī Rādhā forever engages in loving pastimes in this forest, it is remembered and glorified as Vṛndāvan.
If, even after reaching Mathurā (Braj), one still longs for other places, how can such an evil-minded soul ever attain true knowledge? He merely exposes his ignorance.
Even one who performs severe penance by standing on one leg for a thousand yugas cannot attain the merit that is naturally bestowed upon one who resides in Mathurā (Braj).
Lord Shiva to Narada Muni: One must take complete refuge in one’s worshipful deity and follow no other path, for true devotion lies in exclusive devotion alone. One should not worship, bow to, remember, look at, sing of, or criticize any other deity. One should not eat food offered to any other deity, nor wear anything used by others, nor maintain any conversations or dealings if not related to one’s own Lord. Just as the chataka bird accepts only the Svati rain and nothing else, a jiva should surrender solely to his worshipful deity.
The Beloved Nandlāl (Krishna) is the apple of my eyes, as dear as my life; He brings me joy and takes away all my sorrows.
Sri Krishn says - In the three worlds, the Earth, where the sacred town of Vrindavan is present, is blessed. Within Vrindavan, the gopīs are most fortunate, and among them, My beloved Sri Radhā, O Pārth, is the most glorious.
Sri Radha worships Shri Krishna, and Shri Krishna worships Shri Radha — both of them worship each other. Saints always declare that there is no difference between them at all.
O mind! Sing the glories of Shri Vallabh (Shri Vallabhacharya / Shri Krishna) lovingly. Why are you wasting your time reading the Vedas and Puranas?
Women, outcasts, animals, birds, and deer—whoever dies in Braj, they all attain the supreme destination.
All the Vedas, Puranas, and scriptures glorify that Supreme Lord, whom all divine beings, humans, and sages serve. O ignorant, foolish mind! Why do you not turn to Him by surrendering yourself?
O souls! Reside, reside in that sacred land of Mathura (Braj Mandal), where Lord Govinda and the gopis, the illuminators of all three worlds, eternally reside!
O my Queen, Shri Radhe! If ever I choose my will over Yours, then truly it would be my downfall — what greater foolishness could there be than abandoning Your command and following my mind’s dictate? The Purāṇas declare again and again: only the one who fully surrenders is eligible for your divine grace and becomes truly divine — no one else.
Those who die in Braj, even if by snakebite, by wild animals, by fire, by drowning, or through any untimely or unnatural death, they all attain my divine abode.
