Govardhan, Radha-Kund | Braj Mandal Parikrama | Ep 3 | Sri Sampati Dasa

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Welcome to ISKCON Bangalore's Braj Mandal Parikrama virtual pilgrimage! Embark on a spiritual journey through the sacred land of Braj, where Lord Krishna performed His childhood pastimes. This series is designed to give you an immersive experience of the holy sites of Vrindavan, Mathura, and Gokul, especially during the auspicious month of Kartik, when devotees traditionally visit these places.

Explore the holiest of lands, revered for thousands of years, and relive Krishna’s divine activities. Whether you're a dedicated devotee or new to Krishna consciousness, join us for this spiritually enriching journey.

Immerse yourself in the divine glories of Vrindavan!

Intro 00:00
Govardhana Hill 00:24
Mansa Ganga 07:00
Govinda Kund 11:13
Uddhav Kund 15:36
Radha Kund 20:08
Goswami's Bhajan Sthala 28:50
Kusum Sarovar 30:05

Welcome to the 3rd day of the Parikrama.

Today we will visit the most celebrated hill of Govardhana, which Krishna lifted atop his finger for 7 days. Shaped like a peacock, the Govardhana provided Lord Krishna and the cows with fresh grass and sweet water from its streams.

We will also visit Radha Kunda, the most sacred lake in the universe, and many other holy sites on the periphery of #Govardhana Hill.

GOVARDHANA
Krishna lifted the Govardhana Hill when He was only seven years old and protected His pure devotees at Vrindavana from the wrath of Indra, who was overflooding the place with rain. He instructed the residents of Vrindavana to perform Govardhana worship and circumambulation of the hill.

#Govardhana parikrama stretches for 23 Km. The most sacred of pilgrimage places in the universe are found along the Govardhana parikrama.

#RADHAKUNDA / SHYAMA-KUNDA
Kunda means a small lake or pond. Radha-Kunda and Shyama-Kunda are sacred ponds near Govardhana Hill personally created by Radharani and Krishna following the slaying of the bull-demon Aristasura. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu bathed in these waters. Following His directions, Srila Rupa Gosvami and Sanatana Gosvami renovated Radha-Kunda.

SAMADHIS (NEAR RADHA-KUNDA)
Radha-Kunda is supreme amongst all the sacred places in Vraja and many exalted Vaishnavas performed their bhajan here. After a lifetime of service, many left their bodies here. The Teen Gosvami Samadhi pitha houses the samadhis of Raghunatha Bhatta Goswami, Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswami, and Raghunatha Dasa Goswami. All three of them entered samadhi on the same day but in different years.

KUSUMA-SAROVARA
Srimati Radharani and the gopis picked flowers from Kusuma-Sarovar before going to Radha-kunda to meet Krishna. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu bathed in this lake during His Braja Mandal parikrama in 1515. Narada Muni became qualified to witness the confidential pastimes of Radha and Krishna by bathing here.

MANASI-GANGA
Krishna killed Vatsasura, a demon who appeared in the form of a calf. He then manifested the Ganga from His mind to bathe in it. Thus, this lake received the name Manasi-Ganga. The magnificent Harideva mandir stands at its shore. Maharaja Vajranabha installed the Deity of Harideva nearly 5,000 years ago. Nearby is the bhajana kutir of Sanatana Gosvami.

DANA-GHATI
Srila Prabhupada explains: Being a cowherd girl, Srimati Radharani regularly carries milk in a container and often goes to sell the milk on the other side of the Yamuna. To cross the river, She has to pay the boatman, and the spot where the boatman collects his fares is called the dana-ghati. Lord Sri Krsna stops Her from going, telling Her, ""First You have to pay the fee; then You will be allowed to go."" This pastime is called dana-keli-lila. (Cc Madhya 14.173 p)

GOVINDA-KUNDA
Govinda-Kunda was formed when Indra, defeated by Lord Govinda, offered prayers to Him and bathed Him. Maharaja Vajranabha installed the Gopala Deity nearby. This Deity was lost over time. Later Sri Madhavendra Puri discovered this Deity and personally performed the abhiseka with water from Govinda-Kunda.

UDDHAVA-KUNDA
Uddhava-Kunda is situated near Kusuma-Sarovar. Uddhava, the learned disciple of Brihaspati and Krishna's beloved cousin, resides here in the form of grass. Maharaja Vajranabha established Uddhava-Kunda.

The Braja Mandala Parikrama features narration and presentation by Sampati Dasa, President of @hkmpune . He guides us through this sacred journey with insightful commentary, enriching our experience of the pilgrimage. His narration provides historical and spiritual context, deepening the understanding of the holy sites visited during the parikrama and enhancing the overall devotional experience.

Join us on this enthralling journey to the land of over 5,000 Krishna temples.

[shilpisingh]

What a beautiful experience the entire devotee team jas created for ones who have unable to visit the holy land this year or till date ever. Loads of gratitude and obeisances unto the auspicious feet of all the devotees for your endeavour to spread krishna bhakit across entrie Earth . Nitai Gaur Permanande Hari Hari Bol!!!!

[vipul_agrawal]

I was in tears to hear such a beautiful pastimes of Radha and Krishna associated with Goverdhan hill. A big round of applause for all the devotees who have put their efforts to bring this magnificent Krishna Leela virtually. Hare Krishna 🌹🌹

[sownay]

Am from south Karnataka state... I felt so spell bound by watching and hearing these stories of our Lord Krishna and Radhe Rani and Mansi ganga and many more ... My heart gets the special vision to see our loved one Prabhu Shree Krishna ... Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare ... Namo namaha 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[Peakyblinders-yp]

Radha kund has my heart and soul cant appreciate enough the efforts of all vaishnavas HARI BOL

[kusumyadav]

Beautiful series.
I recently visited Vrindavan but stil I was missing one thing during whole journey...ie to hear the leels behind the sacred spots. Now i can enjoy the parikrama by doing a virtual parikrama with krishna katha

[momera]

Greetings from Bulgaria! I am infinitely grateful for this wonderful film-parikram! I have been dreaming of these holy places for 30 years ... which I reach with you now! Bow to your mercy and may Krishna always be in our hearts. Hari Bol, Radhe Radheeee!

[SHaLiNi_]

Namaskaar Prabhu Ji 🙏 Really we are celebrating the Joy of Krishna leelas and Blessed to see spiritual holy places through ISKCON 🙏🙏. Hare Krishna ...🙏 Jai Radhe Krishna 🙏

[suseth]

Very divine and was into tears to know the pastimes of Lord Krishna with Smt Radha Rani and beloved brajvaasis of this Holy place. Had visited this place without knowing much facts about it. Feel like going there once again. Thanks to the devotees who have brought these leelaas in front of our eyes with the excellent videos and narrations.. Hari Bol!

[anoushkadas]

Iam literally awestruck by this beautiful Govardhan parikram...😍😍The beauty of this episode is that I felt the presence of Shri RadhaMadhav, while hearing those pastimes🥺🥺🥰💕💕😍...so enchanting...my biggest thanks to Iskcon Bangalore for providing we the devotees this golden opportunity to enjoy this most beautiful Parikrama....Hare krishna!!!🙏🤗😇😊💕💕💕💕✨✨💐💐

[gauravbanerjee]

this video was like a garland of sweet stories, lord Krishna, radhey rani, Srimad bhagwatam. Because of Prabhuji I came to know about various facts. I didnt know about the reasons behind those kundas.

Thank you for guiding us to Goverdhan maharaj & Goverdhan Parikrama.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hare Krishna

[kavanamn]

Thanks a lot sir, through this we atleast got a glimpses of such holy places, very Grateful to you

[vandananeeraye]

A big thank you to Sampati das prabhu 🙏

[sumitpaul]

Hare Krishna Dear ISKCON Bangalore Devotees, Please accept my humble obeisances. I do not know if I will be able to visit Sri Dham Vrindavan in this lifetime or not. The way you have documented the whole series, proves your love for Lord and Srimati Radharani. Thanks a lot for providing this golden opportunity to see Vrindavan through the eyes of Acharyas. Jay Jay Shri Radhe...Sham.

[venugopalants]

I am grateful to Iskcon in showing to all of us with beautiful narration to all of us around the world. We are blessed and our thoughts go back to the days of Krishna

[shivashankaripasupathy]

Such beautiful parikrama. The pastimes are sweet . The birds eye view of the entire vrajbhumi is so pleasing to watch .Thank you dear Iskcon Bangalore

[alexandrawick]

So beautiful...so beautifully made...my heart is deepky grateful for this nectar ...Jay Giriraja maharaja, Jay Radhakund Jay Syamakund...Jay Sri Radhe Syam...Jay Srila Prabhupada ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[indirarao]

Koti koti pranam to all the team eho enable us to see all this religious places merely sitting inside the room in our home Harekrishna

[ashishbhardwaj]

Thank you ISKCON Bangalore. Hare Krsna. This is most beautiful.

[chaitanyanalluri]

Thank u so much for the whole vrindavan radhe

[sreedharannairsreekumar]

Sastanga pranamamayaham to your blessed Information, to radharani, krishna, all family members of Radha Krishna, all brij vasis and all devotees, I had been to Vrinda vana, due to the cancellation of a meeting due demonitation, i spent four days, without knowing the significance I was blessed to have govardan parikrama visited many temples, finally had bath in Radha kund due to tiredness, after the parikarma, I honestly didn't understand that it was such holy, thanks for the enlighting information, thankyou