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Even in Goloka, is there a single one that can truly grasp Radharani's beauty in it's fullness other than Sri Krishna? Will any of us ever be able to see in truth the Lotus Face of Srimati Radharani with all of It's qualities in full? Honestly, if even Her deity-form is this beautiful, and we can't even fully appreciate it, then how can we ever truly appreciate Her swarupa?

Thank you very much Sunilsahota Prabhu for sharing your wisdom with me

Thank you, Indulekha Ji. You are a real friend to me. I'm gonna miss your constant wisdom-filled posting, Indulekha Ji! But, of course your studies are much more important than my dopy sentimentalisms

Jai! I'm very happy for you Although I can't bless you, I ask Mother Suddha-Saraswati to bless you in your intellectual pursuits, and Lord Nityananda to bless you in your spiritual pursuits! You have taught me so much, and have led me deeper into Radha-Krishna Consciousness than I ever thought I could be. Thank you so much my dear friend. You've helped me more than I can say throughout the months I've been on Audarya.

And other Vaishnava Sampradayas also have different views to things as compared to Sri Vaishnavas.

Then could a homosexual couple not express their love in these ways as well?

Quite the inspiring story. It seems that you have truly risen from your own ashes, like the Phoenix. Thank you so much for your blessings, dear friend. I hope to understand one day what it truly means to be one of Radharani's sakhis. You are truly one of the most pious and devout souls I have ever met. All glories be unto Gopi-Nath! All glories be unto Sri Sri Nitai-Gauranga! I've shopped from Exotic India before I love their store! I once bought a picture of Parvati Mata from them, and they sent me a card of Lord Krishna in His deity-form. I will be sure to buy the book you suggested one day. Thank you so much for suggesting it Jai Sri Chaitanya! Don't forget that He also stole Radharani's clothes and Her Heart!

“O all-auspicious Yoga-Maya, I shall then appear with My full six opulences as the son of Devaki, and you will appear as the daughter of mother Yashoda, the queen of Nanda Maharaj. By auspicious presentations, ordinary people will worship you generously, with various items, because you are excellent in fulfilling the material desires of everyone. Lord Krishna blessed Maya Devi by saying: In different places on the earth, people will give you different names, such as Durga, Bhadra-Kali, Vijaya, Vaishnavi, Kumuda, Chandika, Krishnaa, Madhavi, Kanyaka, Maya, Naryani, Ishani, Sharada and Ambika.” --Srimad Bhagavata Purana, 10.2.9-12 Jai Vaishnavi Mata!

Thank you so much Bija Prabhu. We need more caring and open individuals like you in our world. May Radharani and Her Beloved Govinda bless you with all the opulences of spirituality for your kind and comforting words and wise use of scripture.

And a straight woman expresses her 'love' the same way many other people describe unpleasant situations: "Oh man! I just got f--ked! Stick it up my c--t!" or, how about, "Well, just f--k me raw!" So, I suppose that since we use disgusting words and phrases to describe all sexual acts, we should just give up on expressing physical love with anyone. This argument is ridiculous and foolish.

I think it's a lot better than 'avoiding them' like they're cockroaches on the floor (which some people actually admit to doing). I like it that you call your spiritual hand-me-downs prasadam That's a nice way to look at it. I didn't really chant that much today. Just some Hari Nam... I found out that a (somewhat distanced) friend died, so it wasn't exactly the best day. It's very hard to confront death. Hopefully Radharani will help me through it. I can't wait for that day. Jai Gauranga, Jai Gauranga, Jai Gauranga...

And thanks again for the avatar

Congrats on 1000 posts!

Well, I suppose He still gets to enjoy pastimes with both of Them as Lakshman Sukadeva Goswamī continued: Honored to have the personal audience of Lord Balaram, the young gopis, smiled and asked Him, "Is Krishna, the darling of the city women, living happily?" And it begins

If you think it'd look better, you can cut off the top or something... but I think it looks great Thank you so much!

Oh darn, Indulekha Ji. We can't hold sangha any more until you clean out your inbox.

Thank you so much Indulekha Ji! I would deeply appreciate it!

Does your shawl have the Holy Names on it? I love those. I think they're so wonderful. I saw one not too long ago that had Ram-Darbar on it, and around it was 'Jai Ram!' or 'Jai Sita-Ram!' (I don't remember which one) around the picture. It was so lovely. I usually just chant, "Jai Nitai-Gauranga!" once before I start chanting my rounds and then I chant it again when I finish. I'll start chanting a round of the Holy Names of Lord Nityananda and Lord Chaitanya now that I know. I'll have to start reading Chaitanya Bhagavata sometime after I get done w/ Chaitanya Charitamrita. I agree. I think the matter is much too complex for any of us to judge. None of us here is actually homosexual (that I know of), so none of us really understand why they feel the way they do, and until we do, I say we just support them and love them the way we love and support all of our other brothers and sisters. Jai! Thank you so much for showing me the wisdom and mercy of the Lord's Holy Names.

Sounds nice! Was it expensive? I think part of the reason that some people are gay is b/c they were the opposite gender in a past life, and they just haven't adjusted yet. Jai Tulasi Devi! Jai Bhakti Devi! I've just started reading the Chaitanya Charitamrita, so I haven't gotten to that part yet. But I have noticed that I go into a deeper (yet still very small) ecstasy when I chant "Jai Nitai-Gauranga!" over and over again... even before I chant Maha-Mantra I get such ecstatic feelings of joy.

There are cage-free eggs in which the chickens aren't tortured. If you want to eat eggs, then I suggest you get them instead of the regular ones. The only thing is, you don't know if they've been fertilized or not.

I really wanted to, but I couldn't understand the directions... I think I'm computer illiterate. Here's the pic (I actually got it from a Sikh website... I think they think of Sri Sri Radha-Krishna as prophets or something like that): "The Beloved Himself is the Milk Maiden (Radharani) and Krishna; He Himself herds the cows in the woods. The Beloved Himself is the blue-skinned, handsome one; He Himself plays on His flute." --Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Sikhism's main scripture)

Do you have a pic of Them you could share w/ us?

I don't understand it either. I can't believe he would turn building a monument to his deceased wife into an occasion for mass-torture.

I think the only reason that people even join GALVA is b/c so many other Vaishnavas judge them that they feel they have to hide themselves in such an organization. Really just a sad commentary on these times of discord and cruelty that is the Kali Yuga.