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Apr 20, 2025

Vrindavan Vihari

 Vrindavan Vihari: When the flute weaves infinite patterns in the air - it reveals the divine presence.

“Vrindavan” is a beautiful forest with lots of green trees, colourful flowers, and happy cows. And "Vihari" means someone who loves to wander around in that place. 


And guess what? Playing in Vrindavan is one of Krishna's favourite things to do! He loves running through the forest with his friends, the cowherd boys. They chase each other, climb trees, and play hide-and-seek! It's like the best adventure every single day.


And when Krishna plays his flute, oh boy, it's magical! The sound is so sweet and beautiful that everyone stops what they're doing to listen. The cows stop grazing, the birds stop chirping, and even the river seems to flow a little slower, just to enjoy the music. The whole Vrindavan comes alive and every being there, the people, the animals and the trees join the celebrations.


When Krishna plays his flute, it's like he's saying, "Wow! Look how amazing everything is right now!" The sweet music is his way of celebrating all the little things – the sunshine, the flowers, the sound of the birds, and just being together with everyone he loves. His happy music makes every moment even more joyful and makes everyone happy too!


When you see the Keshav’s painting "Vrindavan Vihari", think of Krishna having the best time ever, playing his flute and making everyone around him equally happy in his favourite place, the divine happiness!




Apr 13, 2025

Udupi Krishna

 

Udupi Krishna




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.