{Shrimad Bhagwat Mahatmay (Greatness of Shrimad Bhagwat)} (Chapter Two) The sages asked- Sut Ji! Please tell us how Parikshit and King Vajranabha carried out the orders given to them by Sandilya Muni after he returned to his ashram and what things did they do? Sut Ji said- In course of time, King Parikshit invited thousands of wealthy merchants from Indraprastha (Delhi) and settled them in Mathura. The illustrious King Parikshit also invited the Brahmins and ancient vanaras (monkeys) of Mathura Mandal who were great devotees of Lord Sri Krishna and asked them to settle in the city of Mathura with due respect. Thus, with the help of King Parikshit and the grace of Maharishi Sandilya Ji, Vajranabha gradually discovered all the places where Lord Sri Krishna had performed his various lilas (divine drama) with his beloved gopas and gopis. When he ascertained the exact location where the Lord's Leelas were, he named each place appropriately and installed the Leela idols of Sri Krishna and established many villages at those places. He executed many other works like digging wells and ponds and naming them after Lord Krishna and making gardens and orchards. He also erected sacred idols of Shiva and other gods, as well as idols of Vishnu under the names of Govinda, Hari, etc., with great devotion. Through all these auspicious deeds, Vajranabha preached the message of devotion to Lord Krishna throughout his kingdom and became very happy. The people of his (Vajranabha) kingdom were also very satisfied and indulged in singing sacred devotional songs and reciting the eternal lilas (divine dramas) of the Lord and glorified the kingdom of Vajranabha. One day, in agony of Lord Krishna's separation, sixteen thousand of his beloved queens, seeing Lord Krishna's fourth queen Kalindi (Yamuna Ji) happy, without any jealousy in their hearts, asked her with genuine concern, "O Kalindi! Just as we are the wives of Lord Krishna, so are you. We are all suffering and burning in the fire of his separation, our hearts are in great distress, but you are through this condition." Not driven. You are very cheerful and satisfied. Please tell us the reason behind this." Hearing them, Yamuna Ji smiled, her heart filled with compassion and sympathy. Considering them as her own sisters, she said the following words. Yamuna Ji said – Lord Sri Krishna is called Atmaaram because He is pleased and satisfied with His own Self. His soul is Radha Ji. I serve Radhaji like a humble servant, so separation and the pain that comes from it never surrounds me. All the consorts of Sri Krishna are partial incarnations (amshavataram) of Radha Ji. Lord Sri Krishna and Radha are always with each other, they have eternal union. Therefore, the consorts of Lord Krishna, who are part of Radha Ji, also experience the eternal unity and divine presence of Lord Krishna. Sri Krishna is only Radha, and Radha is only Sri Krishna. Their love is the flute, and Radha's dear friend Chandravali is also known as 'Chandravali' because she is devoted to serving the moon-like nails of Lord Krishna's feet. She has great desire and devotion to serve Sri Radha and Lord Krishna, so she does not assume any other form. I saw Rukhmini and other wives being included in Radha itself. You all have ignored the eternal truth that you are not really separated from Lord Sri Krishna, and that is why you are all suffering so much. Similarly, in the past, when Akrur Ji brought Sri Krishna from Nandagaon to Mathura, the separation experienced by the gopis was not actual separation, but only the similitude of separation. They all grieved until Uddhavji made them realize this ultimate truth. If you all get the blissful opportunity to meet Uddhav Ji and receive his divine words, you all may also have the bliss of experiencing the divine presence of Sri Krishna. Sut Ji said- O sages! When Yamuna Ji explained the eternal truth to them, the hearts of Sri Krishna's wives were filled with a strong desire to meet Uddhav Ji so that they could have the good fortune to experience the Lord's heavenly presence. They now again spoke to Yamuna Ji who was absorbed in the bliss of God. Lord Krishna's wives said- O Yamuna! Your life is truly blessed because you never have to suffer the pain of separation from your beloved Lord. We offer ourselves to Sri Radha who fulfills your wishes. As you said earlier meeting Uddhav Ji will fulfill all our wishes. So, O Kalindi (Yamuna Ji)! Please tell us a way to meet Uddhav Ji immediately. Soot Ji said- When the wives of Lord Krishna asked Yamuna Ji to tell them, she, thinking of Lord Krishna's sixteen kalas (art forms) began to say- When Lord Sri Krishna was about to return to his divine abode, he said to his minister Uddhav, "Uddhav! Badarikashrama land is a place of spiritual pursuits. Therefore, you should go there to complete your sadhana (spiritual practice). Uddhav Ji is currently in his true form at Badarikashrama and continues to impart knowledge as instructed by the Lord to interested seekers who visit there. Vrindavan (Vajrabhoomi) is the land. The fruit of spiritual practices, and its secrets, were already bestowed by Lord Krishna on His return to his abode, this divine land of Vrindavan was beyond the perception of the senses. That is why Uddhav Ji is not seen here at this time. Be that as it may, there is a place where one can get the auspicious darshan of Uddhav Ji. It is the seraphic land near Mount Govardhan, the abode of the Gopis, with whom Sri Krishna performed various lilas (divine plays); And Uddhav Ji resides there in the form of plants and small plants. Lord Krishna also gave him (Uddhav Ji) his (God's) own festive form and Uddhav Ji could not win from it; Therefore, all of you, along with Vajranabha, visit that place and stay near the Kusuma Sarovaram (sacred pond). Gathering a group of devotees, all of you should start a grand celebration by selflessly chanting the name of Lord Hari, listening to His divine stories, glorifying His divine qualities, playing various musical instruments like veena and singing songs in praise of His divine qualities. , flute, mrindang drums etc. Enchanting melodies start the wonderful celebration. In this way, as the great festival unfolds, you are sure to get a darshan (darshan) of Uddhav Ji. He is the only one who can help all of you with complete care in your spiritual growth. Sut Ji said- Lord Sri Krishna's wives were very happy and pleased to hear the words of Yamuna Ji. They thanked and paid homage to her and returned from there to explain all the details to Vajranabha and Parikshit. Hearing everything, Parikshit was overjoyed. Accompanied by Vajranabha and Sri Krishna's wives, he left for the place told by Yamuna Ji and started all the preparations for the Utsav. Near Govardhan, within Vrindavan, lies the beautiful Kusuma Sarovaram, the playground of the gopis. It was there that the festival of Lord Krishna's kirtana (devotional songs) began. When Vrishabhanandini (Vrishabha Putrika) graced the seraphic Lilabhumi (land of many divine dramas) of Sri Radha and Sri Krishna with a glorious kirtanotsava, all the devotees present were engrossed in their minds with sincere devotion and devotion. And the thoughts are completely absorbed in Lord Krishna. Meanwhile, in the midst of everyone's gaze, emerging from the crowd of grass, bushes and vines, Shri Uddhav Ji appeared before them. His body is adorned with a dark colored, yellow cloth, his neck is adorned with wild flowers, and holding a flute, Gopivallabha is constantly singing the pleasing lilas of Lord Krishna. With the arrival of Uddhav Ji, the splendor of the Kirtan festival was increased manifold. Just as the beauty of the crystal dome increases when the moonlight falls on it, so does the splendor of the Utsav. At that moment everyone was immersed in the ocean of bliss, forgetting everything and drowning in bliss. After some time, when their consciousness descended from the divine realm, i.e. when they regained their consciousness, they saw Sri Krishna in his divine form in Uddhav Ji. Overwhelmed by the fulfillment of their desires, all rejoiced and began to worship Him.

"Jai Jagannath"