Why does Sri Lilâshuk call Sri Krishna ‘emerald-like’ although He has a blue complexion?

When Murali-Manohar encounters the Vraja Gopis, their golden splendour mingles with His blue sapphire-like complexion and makes Him look like an emerald. E.g.-

“Sri Krishna looked exceptionally beautiful on the Râs-floor and He dazzled like an exquisite emerald amidst golden gems.”

-          (S.B. 10.33.6)

“Srimati Râdhârâni’s lightning-like lustre makes Sri Krishna’s splendour resemble an emerald and Sri Kr

Shri Krishna-Candrashtakam

Shrila Krishnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami

ambudanjanendra-nila-nindi-kanti-dambarah

kunkumodyad-arka-vidyud-amshu-divyad-ambarah

shrimad-anga-carcitendu-pitanakta-candanah

svanghri-dasyado ’stu me sa ballavendra-nandanah (1)

Shri Krishna’s effulgent bodily complexion defeats the luster of a fresh monsoon cloud,

anjana (collyrium used to line the eyes), and blue sapphire; His yellow cloth is more

effulgent than kunkuma, the rising sun, and a flash of lightning; and His entire form

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Verse 59

Translation

 His face is the best ornament – why does He need any other jewellery? Moreover, it has beautiful lips that radiate splendour all around. This mass of radiance has an erotic style, has so many artistic abilities that it is beyond the comprehen

SAD END TO A BRILLIANT CAREER : DOMINIQUE STRAUSS – KAHN

The untimely end to Dominique Strauss – Kahn’s ( hereinafter referred to as DSK ) brilliant career at IMF, precipitated by a momentary “indiscretion”, while trying to have forced sex with the hotel’s housekeeping staff, a Guinean lady, and having been indicted by a NY court on all of seven counts, and now on house arrest and awaiting trial, is a classic example of degeneration of our collective values in modern times.

If the chambermaid ha

THE FOUR DIVISIONS OF HUMAN SOCIETY

Most educated and sensitive persons, having seen the divisions in our traditional Indian society into the four classes of men, BRAHMANAS, KSHATRIYAS, VAISHYAS and SHUDRAS, and the practice of social injustices on the basis of this classification, including untouchability ( an unexpected spin off, which occurred later down the centuries ), abhor this classification system, considering it ill conceived and ‘counterproductive’. As we move into ‘flatter’ social st

Bhurijana prabhu - Pastime of prabhupad

Brave preacher - Prabhupada

While in Calcutta, Prabhupäda took his morning walk at the Victoria Memorial. I scooped up dirt from his footprints. Years before, on a similar walk in Calcutta, Prabhupäda had pointed to the Victoria Memorial and reminisced how he had climbed the construction scaffolding during his youth. A devotee noted the height of the memorial and remarked to Prabhupada, "You must have been very brave." Prabhupäda replied, "I am still brave

Bhurijana prabhu - Pastime of prabhupad

Brave preacher - Prabhupada

While in Calcutta, Prabhupäda took his morning walk at the Victoria Memorial. I scooped up dirt from his footprints. Years before, on a similar walk in Calcutta, Prabhupäda had pointed to the Victoria Memorial and reminisced how he had climbed the construction scaffolding during his youth. A devotee noted the height of the memorial and remarked to Prabhupada, "You must have been very brave." Prabhupäda replied, "I am still b

The reason why Krishna does not immediately reciprocate

There is a big misconception going around that Hare Krishna is a religion. Nothing could be further from the truth. To be Krishna conscious is simply to be what you are. In fact, everyone is already a devotee of Lord Krishna because He is God, the original source of all existence. Since everything is part the total existence, everyone is naturally coming from Krishna or God and are therefore by their very nature His devotees. But most people are simply not aware yet of the reality.

Srila Prabhup

 The Shri Prahlada elementary school, situated in Krishna-valley, Somogyvamos, Hungary held its annual children`s art competition. This year the topic was cow protection.

The competition was open to all the Hungarian children between the age 5 and 14. 265 children from all over country sent in their drawings and paintings, all emphasizing their love for cows, the need to take care of them, and the importance of milk products in people`s lives.

The jury had a hard time to chose the best ones, the a

Sri Vakreshvara Pandit Appearance Day

TEXT 17
vakreçvara paëòita—prabhura baòa priya bhåtya
eka-bhäve cabbiça prahara yäìra nåtya
SYNONYMS
vakreçvara paëòita—Vakreçvara Paëòita; prabhura—of the Lord; baòa—very; priya—dear; bhåtya—servant; eka-bhäve—continuously in the same ecstasy; cabbiça—twenty-four; prahara—a duration of time comprising three hours; yäìra—whose; nåtya—dancing.
TRANSLATION
Vakreçvara Paëòita, the fifth branch of the tree, was a very dear servant of Lord Caitanya’s. He could dance wit

5th Annual New Vrindavan 24 Hour Kirtan

Friday June 17
Registration begins
Kishori Yatra performance, temple room 7:30-8:30 pm

Saturday June 18
Mangala-arati .............................5:00 am
Darsana-arati .............................7:30 am
Gurupuja ..................................7:40 am
SB class      .........8:00 am (HH Bhakti Charu Swami on chanting the Holy Names)
Breakfast   &nbsp.................9:00 -- 10:00

We just wanted to point out the forgiving nature of the Lord and His devotees. We devotees also in our dealings with each other should be very forgiving and magnanimous. Krishna forgave Brahma and Indra. Yudhishthira forgave Dhritarashtra. Some may say that we are not so magnanimous. You may not be that magnanimous but by attempting to follow the magnanimous you can also become magnanimous. (Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.13.28), 10.06.03, Nizhny Novgorod

-By H.H.Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj