Krishna for Today: Vanvihari

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 10, 2025

Vrindavan Vihari

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.

Apr 9, 2025

Vanvihari

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.