Krishna Moment to Moment

Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das

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The minds of most people are filled with thoughts, which change from moment to moment. Like ocean waves, these thoughts, arise in the ocean of the mind, stay awhile and then disappear in the murky waters of forgetfulness—never to be thought again.

Devotees, however, try to still the ocean of thoughts by always thinking, remembering and speaking about the sweet and satisfying names, forms and pastimes of Radha and Krishna. In this regard, Sri Suka Muni says, “Devotees, who have accepted the essence of life, only talk about the ever-fresh topics of Acyuta Sri Krishna at every moment, satamsarabhrtamprati-kshanam, navya-vadacyutasyayat sadhu varta.” (SB 10.13.2)

 The practice of remembering Sri Krishna is so powerful and purifying that just by this one can attain liberation from birth and death, even while living. Think of Krishna—Go to Krishna!

The Vedas say, “One who remembers Sri Hari at every moment is liberated even while living in this world, harihsmrtihanukshanamjivanmuktasya.” (Brahma VivartaPur. 4.16.122)

For Gaudiya Vaisnavas, the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu are the essence of all spiritual instructions on how to attain the perfection of Krishna prema. In the following dialogue, Mahaprabhu reveals the importance of remembering Radha and Krishna and Their divine Vrajalilas.

Mahaprabhu said, “O Ramananda Raya! What should one always remember?”

Ramananda Raya: “One should mainly remember Sri Krishna’s name, qualities and pastimes, Krishna nama, guna, lila pradhana smarana.”

Mahaprabhu: “Among all the topics one can listen to, which is the best, sravanamadhyeshreshthasravana?”

Ramananda Raya: “The best topic is Radha-Krishna’s transcendental, amorous affairs that are a nectar tonic for the ears, Radha Krishna prema kelikarnarasayan.” (Cc. 2.8.252, 255)

During His youth, Nimai Pandita’s Sanskrit students once asked Prabhu a question about perfecting letters (varna siddha). Mahaprabhu replied in an equivocal way, which actually gives the answer to all questions, the solution of all problems, and the best means to attain spiritual perfection in human life. At that time, Mahaprabhu said, “Remember Sri Krishna at every moment, prabhu bale sarvakshanasrikrishnasmarana! (CB 2.1.254)

In pursuance of Gauranga Mahaprabhu’s instruction to remember Krishna from moment to moment, we present the following outline of one transcendentally blissful, ever-new and fresh day in the loving lives of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna in Gokula Vrindavana.

Throughout the day, many people look at their mobiles to find out the time, weather, road conditions, news, sms messages, missed calls etc. If one keeps this asta-kaliya-lila outline on his/her phone, then one can always tune into the spiritual world, and thereby experience the peace and bliss of remembering Krishna from moment to moment.

We pray that the sensitive devotional readers will fill their minds and hearts with these pastimes, and thereby always think of Krishna from moment to moment. This outline can be saved on mobiles, pc’s or even printed out for constant review and relish of love divine.

Radha-Krishna lila smaranaki jai! Jaya Jaya Sri Radhe!

SRI SRI RADHA KRISHNA**** ASTA KALIYA LILA

Period  One   Pastimes at the End of Night (3:36 a.m.—6:00 a.m.) Niśānta-līlā

3:36 a.m.—4:24 a.m.

      The sakhīs’ morning services

      The birds awaken Rādhā-Mādhava

      The pleasure fatigue

Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa’s sweet fatigue

4:24 a.m.—5:36 a.m.

Mañjarīs’ services and Kṛṣṇa’s agitation

      Female parrots speak to Rādhā

      The male parrots speak to Kṛṣṇa

      The sakhīs joy in seeing Rādhā& the pleasure bed

5:36 a.m.—6:00 a.m.

      Forgetting to go home and Kakkhatī’s poetry

Rādhā’s lamentation and sleeping

Period Two   Morning Pastimes (6:00 a.m.—8:24 a.m.) Prātaḥ-līlā

6:00 a.m.—6:24 a.m.

      The mañjarīs activities and Rādhā’s abode

      Performing services for Rādhā

      Dawn and arrival of Mukharā

Rādhā awakens

      Talks with ŚyāmalāSakhī

Madhuri kā Sakhī describes Kṛṣṇa’s waking and milking cows

      Milking the cows

Rādhā’s condition &Śyāmalā’s departure

Rādhā brushes Her teeth

Kalāvatī narrates Kṛṣṇa’s cow-milking pastime

6:24 a.m.—6:48 a.m.

Rādhā’s bath and dressing

6:48 a.m.—7:36 a.m.

HiraṇyāṅgīSakhī describes Kṛṣṇa’s wrestling match

Kṛṣṇa’s dress & ornaments

Kundalatā takes Rādhā to Nanda’s house

      Joking with the sakhīs

Tuṅgavidyā describes Nandīśvara

      Seeing Kṛṣṇa at the entrance gate

Rādhā meets Yaśodā

Yaśodā’s cooking instructions

Rādhā & Rohiṇī cook

Yaśodā inspects the preparations

7:36 a.m.—8:24 a.m.

       Serving and eating

       The breakfast joking

Kṛṣṇa loses His appetite upon seeing Rādhā

       The sakhīs eat

Period Three   Forenoon Pastimes (8:24 a.m.—10:48 a.m.) Purvāhna-līlā

8:24 a.m.—9:12 a.m.

Kṛṣṇa’s dressing & meeting His friends

      Service items for forest playing

      The gopīs’ responses to Kṛṣṇa’s leaving

Yaśodā instructs Kṛṣṇa

      Bidding farewell to the Vrajavāsīs

Rādhā’s plans to meet Kṛṣṇa

9:12 a.m.—10:00 a.m.

      Description of Kṛṣṇa& His friends

      The Vṛndāvana forest and the boy’s sports

      The forest welcomes Kṛṣṇa

Kṛṣṇa sees Rādhā everywhere

Dhaniṣṭhā’s news & Kṛṣṇa’s water sports

      Picnic & Kusuma Sarovara meeting

Tulasī brings news of Rādhā

ŚaibyāSakhī deceived

10:00 a.m.—10:48 a.m.

Rūpa-mañjarī describes Rādhā’s anguish

Rādhā goes to Rādhā-kuṇḍa

      Description of Lalitānanda-da Kuñja

Period Four   Midday Pastimes (10:48 a.m.—3:36 p.m.) Madhyāhna-līlā

10:48 a.m.—11:12 a.m.

Rādhā’s attraction to Kṛṣṇa

      Power of Kṛṣṇa’s flute

Tulasī-mañjarī brings news of Kṛṣṇa

Dhaniṣṭhā describes the beauty of spring

      The love journey to Kṛṣṇa

Kṛṣṇa sends Vṛndā to bring Rādhā

Rādhā, Vṛndā and Kundalatā’s discussion

Rādhā-Govinda’s mutual vision

Kṛṣṇa’s joy on meeting Rādhā

11:12 a.m.—11:36 a.m.

      Conversations while picking flowers

Rādhā’s ownership of the forest

      A clever conversation

Kṛṣṇa embraces Rādhā

Lalitā jokes with Kṛṣṇa

11:36 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

      Flute stealing pastimes

Kṛṣṇa enters Rādhā’s bower

12:00 p.m.—12:24 p.m.

      Description of Rādhā

12:24 p.m.—1:12 p.m.

      Service of the six seasons

      Beauty of Vṛndāvana

      Service of the creepers

Rādhā’s pretense of anger

      The Spring Forest

1:12 p.m.—1:36 p.m.

      Spring festival of Holī

      Summer forest pastimes

      Entering the monsoon forest

      Swing pastimes

      The autumn forest

      The winter forest

      The dewy season forest

Rādhā transformations in prema

      Pastimes of drinking madhvikā nectar

1:36 p.m.—2:00 p.m.

      Sleeping pastimes

      Talks about Rādhā’s intimacy

2:00 p.m.—2:24 p.m.

      Divine water sports in Rādhā-kuṇḍa

      Dressing at the lotus pavilion

      Forest lunch

 2:24 p.m.—2:48 p.m.

      The parrots glorify Kṛṣṇa’s beautiful form

2:48 p.m.—3:12 p.m.

      Parrots describe Kṛṣṇa’s divine qualities

3:12 p.m.—3:36 p.m.

      The sakhīs praise Rādhā’s elegant form

      The female parrot describe the sakhīs

      The gambling match

      Sun-god worship

Period Five   Afternoon Pastimes (3:36 p.m.—6:00 p.m.) Aparāhna-līlā

3:36 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

Candanakalā Sakhī relieves Rādhā

4:00 p.m.—4:24 p.m.

Rādhā cooks Kṛṣṇa’s favorite five sweets

4:24 p.m.—4:48 p.m.

Rādhā praises Kṛṣṇa’s flute

4:48 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

      The sakhīs receive the returning Kṛṣṇa

      The meeting of Rādhā-Mādhava

Period Six   Dusk Pastimes (6:00 p.m.—8:24 p.m.) Sāyāhna-līlā

6:00 p.m.—6:24 p.m.

      The attractive features of Kṛṣṇa

Tulasī relieves Rādhā

Yaśodā’s motherly affection for Kṛṣṇa

6:24 p.m.—6:48 p.m.

Kṛṣṇa’s bath

Kṛṣṇa&Balarāma’s meal

6:48—8:24 p.m.

Kṛṣṇa milks the cows

Period Seven   Evening Pastimes (8:24 p.m.—10:48 p.m.) Pradośa-līlā

8:24 p.m.—8:48 p.m.

Induprabhā Sakhī brings Rādhā news of Kṛṣṇa

Kṛṣṇa’s sleeping chamber

Kṛṣṇa describes Rādhā’s beauty

Subala describes Rādhā’s separation

      Nanda entertains Kṛṣṇa

8:48 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

Kṛṣṇa goes to His bedroom

Rādhā’s evening meal

10:00 p.m.—10:24 p.m.

Kṛṣṇa goes to meet Rādhā

Rādhā describes Kṛṣṇa’s beauty

Lalitā comforts Rādhā and their departure

      Description of Govinda-sthali Yogapitha

10:24 p.m.—10:48 p.m.

      Meeting Kṛṣṇa

Kṛṣṇa searches for Rādhā

Period Eight   Midnight Pastimes (10:48 p.m.—3:36 a.m.) Niśa-līlā

10:48 p.m.—11:12 p.m.

Vṛndā serves Rādhā-Mādhava

      Pastimes in the forest

      Glory of the forest

11:12 p.m.—1:12 a.m.

      The rāsa dance begins

Rāsa-līlā

1:12 a.m.—1:36 a.m.

      Rest & more dancing

1:36 a.m.—2:00 a.m.

      Drinking party

Rādhā-Mādhava’s intimate pastimes

      Pastimes with other gopīs

2:00 a.m.—2:24 a.m.

      Water pastimes

2:24 a.m.—2:48 a.m.

      Dressing, eating and resting

2:48 a.m.—3:12 a.m.

      The mañjarīs serve Rādhā-Mādhava

 3:12 a.m.—3:36 a.m.

Rādhā-Mādhava’s confidential pastimes 

Mādhava enjoys the other gopīs

Radha-Krishna lila smarana ki jai! Remembering Radha Govinda moment to moment ki jai! Jaya Jaya Sri Radhe!