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I was immersed in the ocean of this world of ignorance, absorbed in sense pleasures, just as a fish continuously dwells in the waters of a pond, while the death-like heron, with focused attention, sits poised to make me His prey, counting every hour and moment.
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).
O Divine Couple! I bow down at Your lotus feet—please cast just a little merciful glance upon me. Grant me the boon of residing in Shri Vrindavan Dham, for every moment wasted outside Vrindavan is a loss beyond measure.
What is the benefit of becoming a yogi, ascetic, or tapasvī, shaving one's head, and begging at every door?
O mind, follow the path to Vrindavan. You belong to no one here, and no one belongs to you. Abandon the worldly attachments and illusions, and flee.
By remembering the name of Śrī Rādhā, the sufferings of Kali Yuga vanish, all obstacles of life, and the bondage of the unbreakable shackles of Māyā come to an end.
May the longing to reside in Śrī Vṛndāvan persist day and night, for it seems to be the only solution.
Even though I suffer in the agony of being separated from the divine couple, I shall not, even for a moment, leave the land of Braj, where the divine couple Shri Radha Krishn perform eternal pastimes, and I shall not, even for a moment, go to see the opulent king of the Yadus in Dwaraka, even if He Himself invites me.
O Kṛṣṇa! The influence of Kali-yuga has become extremely powerful. Please remove the anguish of my heart and, through Your compassion, grant me Your protection.
Madhuvan is one of the famous 12 forests of Braj. In Satyuga, Lord Hari killed a demon named Madhu here. Because of this, He became known as Madhusudan. Therefore, this forest is named Madhuvan after the name of Lord Shri Madhusudan, because this forest is as dear and sweet as Lord Shri Madhusudan.
Great Godly devotees and Paramahaṁsas like Saṅkādika, etc., always meditate upon the lotus feet of whom, whose glories are sung by revered saints with the cymbals.
Hanuman Garhi Temple is situated near Brahma Kund in Vrindavan. Here Shri Hanuman Ji sat and meditated on Shri Ram Ji. That's why it is called Shanti Peeth.
Shri Govindsharan Devacharya Ji Maharaj was a well-respected Acharya of Jagadguru Shri Nimbarkacharya Peeth (Salemabad, Kishangarh). His erudition and devotional practices are evident from his compositions.
There was a village called Sanjhapur in Narnaul, where a saintly person of the Gaur Brahmin clan lived, whose name was Shri Chaubelal. He was a complete knower of Vedas and was also very wealthy.
The Mota Ganesh Temple in Vrindavan is located in Athakhambha near the famous Bankey Bihari Temple of Vrindavan. In the whole realm of Braj, This is the only place where You can have darshan of so huge Ganesha Ji, a self-manifested Siddha Ganesh Ji.
In Barsana, Lord Brahma assumed the form of mountain. The mountain is called “Bhram Parvat”.
Oh Kishori ji! I sacrifice my everything on Your lotus-feet. I have tried to find a simile in this world to describe the tender redness of these feet, but all my efforts have been in vain. I feel ashamed to compare them with the redness of an indrundhati (a very soft, red, velvety insect), gulala and the new and tender leaves of a mango tree, etc.
Shri Biharin Dev Ji was the son of Shri Mitrasen who was a devotee of Swami Shri Haridas. Swami Sri Haridas Ji named his son 'Bihari Das'. Mitra Sen was a 'Surdhavaj Brahmin'. After the demise of his father, Shri Bihari Das was appointed in the Government Service.
Bankey Bihari Temple was established by Swami Haridas (Lalita Sakhi in Dvapara Yuga), a guru of the famous singer Tansen. By his sangeet sadhana, the Celestial couple Radha Krishna appeared in front of him and on the request of Shri Swami Ji the couple merged into one and the idol of Banke Bihari appeared there. The idol was established in Nidhivan earlier, but with time, it has been established here. Shri Banke Bihariji has captivated lacs of devotees with his cutting eyes, bewitching smile and enticing form. Even today a great number of devotees has experienced his miracles. Swami Haridas Ji has written a pad: “Ta Thakur Ki Thakurain” - Although Shri Krishna is Supreme controller, but even he is governed by Shri Radha Rani. One can attain Banke Bihari by her grace.
O mind, at every moment, continuously chant the Name “Rādhe” with love. That very Name which even Brahmā and Viṣṇu repeat — what to speak of them, the Supreme Brahman Himself, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, chants it as well.
