Radhastami

"On Radhika’s birthday no one in Vraja could remain peaceful. With great joy Nanda, Yasoda, and the others all went to Brishabhanu’s home.

Vrsabhanu greeted Nanda, and Kirtida greeted Yasoda. In the courtyard the cowherd people showered each other with yogurt, turmeric, and other similar substances. Joyfully they danced.

There was a great tumult of splendid instrumental music, so loud that no one could hear any words of conversation. At that moment, unseen by others, Krsna entered a private room, where he gazed at Radhika’s beautiful face.

Moon-faced Radha gazed at the splendid handsomeness of dark Krishna’s face. She could not turn her eyes away. Narahari Das says, “I can’t imagine what nectar the divine couple tasted as they gazed at each other."

Radhikar Janma Tithi Dina Jani

Narahari Cakravarti

--------------------------------------- Please join us for the beautiful Radhastami celebration being held in Bay View House on Sunday 31st August! Kirtan, wisdom, dance and a feast.

Entry is free | Donations encouraged for the feast