Rediscovering Knowledge
Nidhivan is a holy arbor located in Vrindavan. Shri Radha and Shri Krishna performed Raas Leela in Nidhivan. What does Raas Leela actually mean? The word “Raas” originates from the word “Ras”. “Rasaanaam samuha raasah”– It means cumulation of ras is raas. In Taittiriya Upanishad 2:7:1, it is said- “Raso Vai Sah Rasam Hy … Read more
Where was Shri Krishna born exactly? The common answer is that Lord Krishna appeared in Mathura as a son of Devaki and Vasudeva and he was brought to Gokul by Vasudeva. But in reality, Lord Krishna was born in Gokul as a son of Yasodaa and Nanda. Srimad Bhagavat 10:3:9 says as follows. ‘tam … Read more
The word ‘radha’ is formed from sanskrit root ‘radh’ which means ‘aradhana’-to worship. It is used in two ways. One is ‘aradhita’ – one who is worshipped and other is ‘aradhika’. – one who worships. Let’s find out what do scriptures say about Shri Radha. RADHIKA TAPANI UPANISHAD The scripture consists of the hymns … Read more