Tattva-viveka

Radha Krsna Gannodgesa Dipika

Gopakumara Das - July 16, 2010 6:05 pm

Excerpt of a text gurumaharaja has quoted in his sanga. In the original context he is referring to Rupa Goswami's mention of the priya-narma sakhas as a form of sakhi-bhava. In this excerpt (correct me someone if I am wrong) the best priya-sakhas and priya-narma sakhas are being discussed together.

 

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Krsna's Intimate Friends (priya-narma-sakha)

Subala, Arjuna, Gandharva, Vasanta, Ujjvala, Kokila, Sanandana and Vidagdha are the msot important of Krsna's intimate friends.

 

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Krsna keeps no secrets from these intimate friends. Among them Madhumangala, Puspanka and Hasanka are the leaders of those fond of joking. Handsome Sanandana is very pleased by his close friendship with Krsna and splendid Ujjvala appears like the personified ruler of all transcendental mellows. Lord Krsna, the crest jewel of playful boys, is submissive to His dear friend Ujjvala.

 

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Sridama (Radharani's older brother) has a handsome dark complexion. He wears yellow garments and a necklace of jewels.

 

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He is a splendid youth sixteen years old. He is a great resevoir of the nectar of innumerable transcendental pastimes. He is Lord Krsna's dearest friend.

 

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His father is Maharaj Vrsabhanu and His mother is the chaste Kirtida-devi. Srimati Radharani and Ananga-manjari are his two younger sisters.

 

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Sudama

Sudama's handsome complexion is somewhat fair. He is decorated with jeweled ornaments and wears blue garments.

 

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His father's name is Matuka and His mother is Rocana-devi. He is very young and fond of playing many kinds of games.

 

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Subala

Subala has a fair complexion. He wears handsome blue garments and he is decorated wtih many kinds of jewels and flowers.

 

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He is twelve-and-a-half years old and He glows with youthful luster. Although he is Krsna's friend, he is immersed in serving Krsna in many different ways.

 

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He is expert at arranging the meeting of the divine couple. He is charming and full of transcendental love for Them. He is cheerful and full of good qualities. He is very dear to Krsna.

 

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Arjuna

Arjuna's glistening complexion is the color of a red lotus flower. His garments are the color of moonlight and He is decorated with many kinds of jewels.

 

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His father is Sudaksina, his mother Bhadra-devi, and his elder brother Vasudama. He is always plunged in transcendental love for the divine couple.

 

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He is fourteen-and-a half and full of the luster of youth. He wears a garland of forest flowers and many other kinds of flower-ornaments.

 

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Gandharva

Handsome Gandharva has a complexion the color of moonlight. He wears red garments and many different ornaments.

 

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He is twelve years old and full of youthful luster. He is decorated with many kinds of flowers.

 

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His mother is the saintly Mitra-devi and his father the great soul Vinoka. He is very playful and very dear to Sri Krsna.

 

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Vasanta

Vasanta has a splendid fair complexion. His garments glitter like the moon and he is decorated with various jewels.

 

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He is eleven years old. He is decorated with many different flower garlands. His mother is the saintly Saradi-devi and his father is the great soul Pingala.

 

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Ujjvala

Ujjvala has a splendid reddish complexion. His garments are decorated with star patterns and he is decorated with pearls and flowers.

 

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His father is named Sagara and his mother is the chaste Veni-devi. He is thirteen years old and full of youthfull luster.

 

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Kokila

Kokila is fair-complexioned and very handsome. He wears blue garments and is decorated with many kinds of jewels.

 

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He is eleven years and four months of age. His father is named Puskara and his mother is the famous Medha-devi.

 

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Sanandana

Handsome Sanandana has a fair complexion. He wears blue garments and is decorated with many different ornaments.

 

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He is fourteen years old. He wears garlands of flowers. His father is Arunaksa and his mother is Mallika-devi.

 

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Handsome Sanandana is very happy to have the friendship of Lord Krsna. He is like the splendid monarch of all transcendental mellows.

 

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Vidagdha has a splendid complexion the color of a yellow campaka flower. He wears blue garments and a necklace of pearls.

 

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He is fourteen years old and full of youthful luster. His father is named Matuka and his mother is Rocana-devi.

 

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His elder brother is Sudama and his sister is Susila-devi. He is very dear to Sri Krsna. He is full of transcendental love for the divine couple.

 

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Madhumangala (foremost of the Vidhusakha)

Madhumangala has a slightly dark complexion. He wears yellow garments and a garlands of forest flowers.

 

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His father is the saintly Sandipani Muni, his mother the chaste Sumukhi devi, his sister is Nandimukhi-devi and his parental grandmother is Paurnamasi-devi.

 

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An expert comedian who always plays the buffoon, Sri Madhumangala is the constant companion of Lord Krsna.

 

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Sri Balarama

Powerful Lord Balarama has a fair complexion the color of crystal. He wears blue garments and a garland of forest flowers.

 

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His handsome hair is tied in a graceful topknot. Splendid earrings decorate His ears.

 

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His neck is splendidly decorated with garlands of flowers and strings of jewels. His arms are splendidly decorated with bracelets and armlets.

 

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His feet are decorated with splendid jeweled anklets. His father is Maharaja Vasudeva and His mother is Rohini-devi.

 

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Nanda Maharaja is the friend of His father. Yasoda-devi is His mother, Sri Krsna His younger brother and Subhadra His sister.

 

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He is sixteen years old and full of the luster of youth. He is Sri Krsna's dearest friend. He is a great reservoir of the nectar mellows of many kinds of transcendental pastimes.

 

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Vitas

Expert in music, drama, literature, the science of various kinds of scents and a host of ther arts, the vitas are very happy to serve Lord Krsna in many different ways.

 

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Krsna's Servants

Bhangura, Brngara, Sandhika, Grahila, Raktaka, Patraka, Patri, Madhukantha, Madhuvrata, Salika, Talika, Mali, Mana and Maladhara are the most prominent of Lord Krsna's servants.

 

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These servants carry Krsna's venu and murali flutes, buffalo-horn bugle, stick, rope and other paraphernalia. They also bring the mineral dyes (the cowherd boys use to decorate their bodies).

 

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Betel-nut Servants

Pallva, Mangala, Phulla, Komala, Kapila, Suvilasa, Vilasaksa, Rasala, Rasasali and Jambula are the most important of Lord Krsna's betel-nut servants. They are younger than Krsna and always expert at singing and playing musical instruments. They are younger than Krsna and always stay near Him.

 

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Water Carriers

Payoda and Varida are the most important of the servants engaged in carrying water for Lord Krsna.

 

Clothing Washers

Saranga and Bakula are the most important of the servants engaged in expertly washing Lord Krsna's laundry.

 

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Decorators

Premakanda, Mahagandha, Sairindhra, Madhu, Kandala and Makaranda are the most important of the servants constantly engaged in decorating Lord Krsna with various ornaments and clothing.

 

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Servants Who Provide Aromatic Substances

Sumanah, Kusumollasa, Puspahara, Hara and others expertly provide Krsna with various aromatic substances such as flowers, flower ornaments, flower garlands and camphor.

 

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The Napitas

Svaccha, Susila, Praguna and others are engaged in various services, such as caring for the Lord's hair, massaging Him, giving Him a mirror and guarding over His treasury.

 

Others

Vimala, Komala and others are engaged in various services, such as caring for the Lord's kitchen.