Gopis' Feeling of Separation
In the Krishna Book, Chapter 35 Srila Prabhupada wonderfully describes the gopis' feeling of separation from Krishna:
"The gopis of Vrindavana were so attached to Krishna that they were not satisfied simply with the rasa dance at night. They wanted to associate with Him and enjoy His company during the daytime also. When Krishna went to the forest with His cowherd boyfriends and cows, the gopis did not physically take part, but their hearts went with Him. And because their hearts went, they were able to enjoy His company through strong feelings of separation. To acquire this strong feeling of separation is the teaching of Lord Caitanya and His direct disciplic succession of Gosvamis. When we are not in physical contact with Krishna, we can associate with Him like the gopis, through feelings of separation. Krishna's transcendental form, qualities, pastimes and entourage are all identical with Him. There are nine different kinds of devotional service. Devotional service to Krishna in feelings of separation elevates the devotee to the highest perfectional level, to the level of the gopis.
"It is stated in Srinivasacarya's prayer to the six Gosvamis that they left the material opulences of government service and the princely status of life and went to Vrindavana, where they lived just like ordinary mendicants, begging from door to door. But they were so much enriched with the gopis' feelings of separation that they enjoyed transcendental pleasure at every moment. Similarly, when Lord Caitanya was at Jagannatha Puri, He was in the role of Radharani, feeling separation from Krishna. Those who are in the disciplic succession of the Madhva-Gaudiya-sampradaya should always feel separation from Krishna, worship His transcendental form and discuss His transcendental teachings, His pastimes, His qualities and His entourage. That will enrich the devotees to the highest devotional perfection. Feeling constant separation while engaged in the service of the Lord is the perfection of Krishna consciousness."
So let us try to develop the feeling of missing Krishna being separated from Him. This lamentation of missing Him will put us in the highest ecstasy of Krishna consciousness. It is interesting to note in this connection that George Harrison's number one hit song "My Sweet Lord" is written in the mood of being separated from Krishna and hankering to be with Him.
It is very nice how you are giving light and really great how at the age of 70 you are spreading spiritual enlightenment.
Mahendra
My Dear Mahendra,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
I am nothing, really. Whatever am I able to do is all by the mercy of my most beloved Guru Maharaja, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
"The gopis of Vrindavana were so attached to Krishna that they were not satisfied simply with the rasa dance at night. They wanted to associate with Him and enjoy His company during the daytime also. When Krishna went to the forest with His cowherd boyfriends and cows, the gopis did not physically take part, but their hearts went with Him. And because their hearts went, they were able to enjoy His company through strong feelings of separation. To acquire this strong feeling of separation is the teaching of Lord Caitanya and His direct disciplic succession of Gosvamis. When we are not in physical contact with Krishna, we can associate with Him like the gopis, through feelings of separation. Krishna's transcendental form, qualities, pastimes and entourage are all identical with Him. There are nine different kinds of devotional service. Devotional service to Krishna in feelings of separation elevates the devotee to the highest perfectional level, to the level of the gopis.
"It is stated in Srinivasacarya's prayer to the six Gosvamis that they left the material opulences of government service and the princely status of life and went to Vrindavana, where they lived just like ordinary mendicants, begging from door to door. But they were so much enriched with the gopis' feelings of separation that they enjoyed transcendental pleasure at every moment. Similarly, when Lord Caitanya was at Jagannatha Puri, He was in the role of Radharani, feeling separation from Krishna. Those who are in the disciplic succession of the Madhva-Gaudiya-sampradaya should always feel separation from Krishna, worship His transcendental form and discuss His transcendental teachings, His pastimes, His qualities and His entourage. That will enrich the devotees to the highest devotional perfection. Feeling constant separation while engaged in the service of the Lord is the perfection of Krishna consciousness."
So let us try to develop the feeling of missing Krishna being separated from Him. This lamentation of missing Him will put us in the highest ecstasy of Krishna consciousness. It is interesting to note in this connection that George Harrison's number one hit song "My Sweet Lord" is written in the mood of being separated from Krishna and hankering to be with Him.
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It is very nice how you are giving light and really great how at the age of 70 you are spreading spiritual enlightenment.
Mahendra
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From: ISKCON Austin, Texas USAMy Dear Mahendra,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
I am nothing, really. Whatever am I able to do is all by the mercy of my most beloved Guru Maharaja, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
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