"When Krsna begins His magical flute playing, it is described here that different living entities respond differently. Here the peacocks are described. When the peacocks hear Lord Krsna's flute they become inspired to dance. They surround Him at that time in such an ecstasy that their sense of perception fails them. They think that Krsna is a rain cloud because waves of bluish color emanate from Him. When Radha and Krsna go together through the forest of Vrndavana, Krsna has an emerald-like blue color which emanates from Him and Radharani has a yellow-like lightning color. So the two colors mix and the whole forest looks greener than green. The forest is lit up by Radha and Krsna's combined effulgence. But when Krsna is alone the peacocks dance, thinking that He is a monsoon cloud since so much blue is radiating from Him. Krsna jumps and sways when He dances so the peacocks surround Him in a circle and think that His swaying dhoti is a flash of lightning.
Soon they find out that it is Krsna who is playing His flute and so one peacock steps out and thinks, 'I have nothing valuable to offer to Krsna who played the flute so nicely, but let me offer Him a peacock feather from my own tail.' Krsna is very, very appreciative of even the smallest service that is rendered to Him. If someone offers you something and you respect the person who makes the offering, what will you do? With a gesture of respect you will accept and place the offering to your forehead in gratitude. So similarly, Krsna takes the feather and places it on the topknot of His turban and then later when Mother Yasoda understands that Krsna wants to keep the feathers, she fastens it with two gold chains so that it will not waver and fall."
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