"Pranatharthihara" literally translates to "the remover of the suffering or distress of those who have surrendered to Him." Just as a loving parent, Lord Krishna, filled with boundless vatsalya, responds to the heartfelt surrender and distress of His devotees. We understand Krishna as Pranatharthihara with the भाव (bhava) of vatsalya who guides the devotee towards inner peace and liberation, nurturing them with the same tenderness, a parent shows their child.
Udupi Krishna is the presiding deity of the Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka. The idol is believed to have been miraculously obtained by the great Guru Sri Madhvacharya. Devotees view the Lord through a nine-holed window called the "Kanakana Kindi."
The churner in the context of Udupi Krishna alludes to the divine play of the young Lord Krishna, who was fond of butter. However, on a deeper spiritual level, this is a metaphor for the human mind. Just as churning buttermilk yields butter, so too does the focused and persistent churning of one's thoughts and consciousness lead to the 'butter of life' – wisdom, enlightenment, and a connection with Krishna.
Vrindavan is the land where Lord Krishna spent his childhood and adolescence. This idyllic forest, located on the banks of the Yamuna River, is where the various Leelas of Krishna with his devotees happened, especially the gopis (cowherd girls), the most prominent being Radha.
Vrindavan is where Krishna wandered, played his flute, and performed miraculous feats. It is the stage for the eternal love story of Radha and Krishna. Vrindavan symbolises the soul's yearning for union with the Divine. The place is imbued with this devotion, attracting devotees who seek to connect with Krishna's presence and experience the bliss associated with his pastimes.
Vrindavan Vihari often depicts Krishna in a relaxed and ecstatic state, surrounded by the beauty of Vrindavan.
Vanvihari - When the forest orchestra kept the beat.
Vanvihari, another name for Krishna, encapsulates his playful and wandering nature, particularly in the setting of Vrindavan's forests (van). The name literally translates to "one who roams or wanders in the forest" or "one who enjoys the forest." Krishna is the divine cowherd boy who delights in wandering through the forests of Vrindavan with his companions and cows. Vanvihari enchants everyone with his flute in the simple setting of Vrindavan.
He is not bound by rules or limitations in His interactions. Just as he roamed freely in Vrindavan, he is ever-present in the hearts of those who love him. It represents a state of natural bliss and divine love found in simplicity.
