I had a super ecstatic visit to Yavat.
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I Had a Super Ecstatic Visit to Yavat
November 10, 2025
On 9 November I had one of the most ecstatic experiences of visiting a small, super quiet Indian village named Yavat. This viillage goes back for at least 5,000 years. Here's some wonderful information about Yavat:šø
1. The Spiritual Identity of YÄvat
YÄvat is the village where ÅrÄ«matÄ« RÄdhÄrÄį¹Ä« lived after Her marriage to Abhimanyu, under the watchful eyes of Jatila (her mother-in-law) and Kutila (her sister-in-law).It is about 3 kilometers east of NandagrÄma (where Kį¹į¹£į¹a lived), and their divine pastimes between these two villages are filled with transcendental sweetness and spiritual tension — the madhurya rasa at its peak.
Though married in social appearance, RÄdhÄrÄį¹Ä«’s heart and love belonged only to ÅrÄ« Kį¹į¹£į¹a. Thus, YÄvat is the place of separation, longing, and secret meetings — it represents vipralambha-bhÄva, the ecstatic mood of love in separation.
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2. The Meaning of the Name “YÄvat”
The name “YÄvat” comes from the Sanskrit root yÄvat meaning “as long as” or “until.”It refers to RÄdhÄrÄį¹Ä«’s stay there — “as long as She lived at Her in-laws’ house.”
It also symbolizes the eternal yearning of the devotees: “As long as we live, may we remember the divine pastimes of ÅrÄ« ÅrÄ« RÄdhÄ-Kį¹į¹£į¹a.”
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3. Divine Pastimes (LÄ«lÄs) at YÄvat
Morning and Evening DarÅanas: Kį¹į¹£į¹a would daily travel from NandagrÄma to YÄvat to meet RÄdhÄrÄį¹Ä« under various pretexts — sometimes disguised as a gardener, a milkman, or a messenger.Separation and Longing: RÄdhÄrÄį¹Ä«, unable to meet Kį¹į¹£į¹a openly, would express Her feelings through songs, tears, and meditation — this mood is celebrated by the GosvÄmÄ«s.
Messages Through the GopÄ«s: ÅrÄ«matÄ« LalitÄ and ViÅÄkhÄ would carry messages between the divine couple.
In the words of RÅ«pa GosvÄmÄ« and ViÅvanÄtha CakravartÄ« į¹¬hÄkura, YÄvat is where love ripens through separation — the highest expression of divine devotion.
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4. Sacred Sites in YÄvat
RÄdhÄrÄį¹Ä«’s House (YÄvat Mandira):The main temple marks the home where RÄdhÄrÄį¹Ä« stayed with Jatila and Kutila.
Devotees can still see the sacred courtyard, rooms, and well.
Kį¹į¹£į¹a’s Hidden Meeting Place:
Local guides show a small grove where Kį¹į¹£į¹a would secretly meet RÄdhÄ.
SakhÄ«s’ Gathering Place:
A spot where the gopīs would plan their loving pastimes.
RÄdhÄ-kuį¹įøa and ÅyÄma-kuį¹įøa Connection:
It is said that after leaving YÄvat, RÄdhÄrÄį¹Ä« would meet Kį¹į¹£į¹a at RÄdhÄ-kuį¹įøa — hence, pilgrimages often connect YÄvat with RÄdhÄ-kuį¹įøa and NandagrÄma.
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5. YÄvat in Scripture and Devotional Literature
YÄvat is mentioned in:Govinda-lÄ«lÄmį¹ta (Kį¹į¹£į¹adÄsa KavirÄja GosvÄmÄ«)
Ujjvala-nÄ«lamaį¹i (RÅ«pa GosvÄmÄ«)
Ananda-candrikÄ and other commentaries by ViÅvanÄtha CakravartÄ« į¹¬hÄkura
Vraja-vilÄsa-stava (RaghunÄtha DÄsa GosvÄmÄ«)
Each glorifies YÄvat as the place of the purest divine love in apparent separation.
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My dear readers I hope that some day you can all visit Yavat, not in the mood of a sightseer, but in the mood of a humble pilgrim. You will receive unlimited spiritual benefit by doing so.
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
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Please accept my humble obeisances.
If our soul is truly powerful, why do we struggle so much with our body's habits, fears, and desires? Whether it's a simple goal like waking up early or handling difficult feelings like envy, why does the body often seem to overpower our best intentions?
Regards and Gratitude
Sayani Sen
From: Sri Rupa Seva Kunj, Aanyor, Uttar Pradesh, India
Please accept my humble obeisances.
If our soul is truly powerful, why do we struggle so much with our body's habits, fears, and desires? Whether it's a simple goal like waking up early or handling difficult feelings like envy, why does the body often seem to overpower our best intentions?
Regards and Gratitude
Sayani Sen
Answer
My Dear Sayani,
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to ÅrÄ«la PrabhupÄda.
Answer to question 1: We have foolishly misdirected our energy towards matter instead of towards spirit.
Answer to question 2: This is because we foolishly misidentify with our material bodies. We must engage our senses in serving Krishna instead of being a slave of our senses.
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in a cheerful mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
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