The Gopis Attracted by the Flute22nd Discourse

The Autumn Season in Vrindavan

Gopis hear Krishna’s flute playing

They remember His beauty and their pastimes with Him

Chapter 6. Knowledge of the Absolute TEXT 47

yoginam api sarvesam mad-gatenantar-atmana

sraddhavan bhajate yo mam sa me yuktatamo matah

TRANSLATION

   And of all yogis, he who always abides in Me with great

faith, worshiping Me in transcendental loving service, is most intimately united with Me in yoga and is the highest

of all.

Talks of the Gopis

Krishna and Balaram appeared to beactors on a dramatic stage

• Pious activities of the bamboo

• Glorify the parents of the flute and the lakes and rivers

Peacocks dance upon hearing Krishna’s flute

Animals trees and plants listen to flute sound

Deers offer respects and the gopis feel unfortunate

• Denizens of heavenly planets get attracted

• All corners of the Universe could hear the flute

• Cows are charmed listening and calves unable to drink milk

• They shed tears embracing Krishna to their hearts

• Perfection of Krishna consciousness

• Birds listen attentively oblivious to surroundings

• Gopis consider them as great scholars

• Yamuna river breaks her banks

Clouds serve as an umbrella for Krishna and Balaram shielding them from scorching heat

• Unique position of Govardhan Hill

• Receiving the association of the Lord and reciprocating

Krishna and Balaram play exactly like cowherd boys

No one can worship Krishna, the Supreme Lordby any method which is better than the methodof the gopis.

… Lord Chaitanya