Friday, 26 October 2012
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Pratibhu Deities / Shilas
In 1670, many of the original Deities of Vrindavana were moved to Jaipur. Their first stopping place was Radha-Kunda.Small replica temples of the original temples in Vrindavana were built at Radha-Kunda. Pratibhu-murtis (expanded forms, non-different from the original Deities) were established at Radha-Kunda to honour the Lord's visit here, and the worship has been continued for centuries. The residents of Radha-Kunda can visit the seven major temples of Vrindavana without ever leaving Radha-Kunda.
http://www.salagram.net/sstp-RadhaKunda.html
http://www.salagram.net/sstp-RadhaKunda.html
Kunjas of Eight Sakhis / Sakhas
Kunjas of Eight Sakhis
Radha-Kunda is surrounded by the kunjas (garden groves)of the eight main sakhis.
1. Sri Lilita Sakhi's Kunja (north, lightning) is the largest kunja. There are platforms made of gold, sapphires, crystal and lapis-lazuli. In the center of a courtyard is a golden temple called Ananga Rangambuja, which is in the shape of a 1,000 petal lotus.
2.Sri Visaka Devi's Kunja (northeast).
3.Sri Citra Devi's Kunja (east, multi-coloured) has a wonderful variety of forms and colours. Citra means "variegated or wonderful."
4.Sri Indulekha Devi's Kunja (southeast, white). Everything is completely white in color, including the trees, thrones,cottage, etc.
5.Sri Campakalata Devi's Kunja (south, gold).
6.Sri Ranga Devi's Kunja (southwest, Syama-b\ue) is Srimati Radharani's favorite, because the dark blue colour of every thing reminds Her of Krishna.
7.Sri Tungavidya Devi's Kunja (west, crimson). Everything is a crimson color in this Kunja and the entire grove is inlaid with rubies.
8.Sri Sudevi Devi's Kunja (northwest, green). Everything is green. It has emerald covered thrones.
9.Sri Ananga Manjari's Kunja is in the center of Radha-Kunda. It is connected to the north bank of Radha-Kunda by a crystal bridge. The north bank is where Jahanva Devi's sitting place is located. In the center of this kunja is a jewelled temple.
Kunjas of the Eight Sakhas
Syama-Kunda is surrounded by the kunjas of the eight main sakhas (cowherd boyfriends), called priya- narma sakhas. These boys are Krishna's most intimate cowherd boy friends and they understand and are submissive to Krishna's dealing with the gopis. The cowherd boys give their kunjas to different sakhis to manage.
1. Subala Kunja (northwest) is on the side of Syama-Kunda where Manasa-pavana-Ghata is located. It is managed by Radha Rani and the rest of the sakhis bathe daily at 12 noon at manasa-pavana-Ghata.
2.Madhumangala's Kunja (north) is manage by Lalita Devi.
3.Ujjvala's Kunja (northwest) is managed by Visakha Devi.
4.Arjuna's Kunja (east) is managed by Citra Devi.
5.Gandharva's Kunja (southeast) is managed by Indulekha.
6.Vidagdha's Kunja (south) is managed by Campakalata.
7.Kokeela's Kunja (southwest) is managed by Ranga Devi.
8.Sanandananda's Kunja (west) is managed by Tungavidya Devi.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Conversation
Lord Krishna Said to Srimati Radharani, "O Radhe! As you are very dear to me, similarly this pond which is non-different from You is very dear to me. I will always come here to your beloved kunda to bathe with my friends.”
In reply Sri Radhika said, “ O Shyam, I will also come to your beloved kunda (Shyama Kunda) with my friends. Whoever in the future resides here or renders any kind of service, will become free from millions of sins, and will be very dear to me.
In reply Sri Radhika said, “ O Shyam, I will also come to your beloved kunda (Shyama Kunda) with my friends. Whoever in the future resides here or renders any kind of service, will become free from millions of sins, and will be very dear to me.
Hotels / Purport
http://www.maplandia.com/india/uttar-pradesh/mathura/radha-kund/
By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Purport
Living entities who are eager to return home to the transcendental kingdom of God, Goloka Vrindavana, by means of attaining their spiritual bodies (siddha-deha) should live at Radha-Kunda, take shelter of the confidential serving maids of Sri Radha and under their direction engage constantly in Her service. This is the most exalted method for those engaged in devotional service under the protection of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. In this connection Srila Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvati Takura writes that even great sages and great devotees like Narada and Sanaka do not get an opportunity to come to Radha-Kunda to take their baths.
Spiritual World
Radha Kunda is surrounded by kadamba, campaka, asoka, mango, punnaga (white lotus) and bakula trees, and lavanga and vasnati creepers. The banks are decorated with different kinds of gems. Radha and Krishna swing on a gold gem-studded swing, hanging from a tree.
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur gives a description of Radha Kunda in his book, Gita Mala. The banks of Radha Kunda are made of desire-fulfilling touchstones. There are hundreds of beautiful transcendental gardens surrounding the lake. The trees and creepers of the gardens are made of coral and rubies and the fruits they produce are pearls and diamonds.
Krishna Dasa Kaviraja in his Sri Govinda-lilamrita and Sri Visvanatha Cakravarti in his Sri Krishna Bhavanamrita describe Radha Kunda in the spiritual world. On the four sides of Radha Kunda are jeweled stairways leading to jeweled bathing ghats.
A jeweled bridge connects Radha Kunda with Syama Kunda. On either side of the ghats are pairs of swings. There are jeweled platforms around the stairs of the ghats, flanking gem-studded cottages.
There are many shade trees and flowering creepers. These flowering creepers have unlimited flowers. On all side of Radha Kunda are kalpa-vriksha (wish-fulfilling) trees. The bathing ghats are surrounded by various kunjas (forest groves or gardens).
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur gives a description of Radha Kunda in his book, Gita Mala. The banks of Radha Kunda are made of desire-fulfilling touchstones. There are hundreds of beautiful transcendental gardens surrounding the lake. The trees and creepers of the gardens are made of coral and rubies and the fruits they produce are pearls and diamonds.
Krishna Dasa Kaviraja in his Sri Govinda-lilamrita and Sri Visvanatha Cakravarti in his Sri Krishna Bhavanamrita describe Radha Kunda in the spiritual world. On the four sides of Radha Kunda are jeweled stairways leading to jeweled bathing ghats.
A jeweled bridge connects Radha Kunda with Syama Kunda. On either side of the ghats are pairs of swings. There are jeweled platforms around the stairs of the ghats, flanking gem-studded cottages.
There are many shade trees and flowering creepers. These flowering creepers have unlimited flowers. On all side of Radha Kunda are kalpa-vriksha (wish-fulfilling) trees. The bathing ghats are surrounded by various kunjas (forest groves or gardens).
Sangam Ghat
This ghat is situated between Rädhä-Kunda and Syäma-Kunda. The two kunds meet under this platform. Sangama means “meeting”. This is the Yogapitha of the eternal pastimes of the Divine Couple Sri Rädhä-Krishna. Vaishnavas first bathe in Rädhä-Kunda and then in Syäma-Kunda. It is said that there was an old tamäla tree here that disclosed to one devotee that it was Agastya Rishi.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)