Mandakinī

What's happening in Vrndavana?

The blades of grass are jumping joyfully, the surabhi cows are so much in love that Vrndavana earth is covered with milk, the cowherd boys and girls stop to play in the field and begin to dance. The most merciful upon the fallen souls, Patita Pavana, the golden Sri Krsna Caitanya, raises His hands and roars Haribol! Haribol! Haribol! Near His side, Prabhu Nityananda, eternally full of bliss and happiness, plays the mrdahga. Advaita, Gadadhara and Srivasa are here as well. And all their Divine Graces Srila Bhaktivinoda and Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati are playing karatalas. Narada Muni flies so fast that people just see his tamboura, his clappers and his beautiful garland. Srimati Radharani, who keeps Krsna under Her control, plays Her transcendental flute. Krsna with blooming eyes is listening.

What is happening?

Somewhere in the three worlds, on a middle planet called Earth, the most dear confidential servant of the Lord is accomplishing the promise of the Holy Bhagavatam: "In every town and village, the name of Hari will be sung." Srila Prabhupada is singing the holy name. Guru Maharaja is singing the great mantra for deliverance.

Mandakini

(ISKCON London)