For iron to be attracted by a magnet is natural. Similarly, for all living entities to be attracted toward Krsna is natural, and therefore the Lord’s real name is Krsna, meaning He who attracts everyone and everything. The typical examples of such attraction are found in Vrndavana, where everything and everyone is attracted by Krsna. […]

The attitude of the gopis is like a mirror upon which the reflection of Krsna’s beauty develops at every moment. Both Krsna and the gopis increase their transcendental beauty at every moment, and there is always transcendental competition between them. No one can appreciate the beauty of Krsna by properly discharging his occupational duty or […]

When our eyes are anointed with love of God, we can see Him everywhere. That is the injunction of the sastras. We have to develop our seeing power by developing love of Godhead. Premanjana-cchurita bhakti-vilocanena [Bs 5.38]. When one is sufficiently developed in Krsna consciousness, he can see the Lord every moment within his heart […]

Five plus five is equal to ten. Two plus two is equal to four. So Krishna plus everything is Vrndavana. Do not forget Krishna, and you shall always be in Vrndavana. From Srila Prabhupada’s letter to Ekendra — Los Angeles 24 January, 1970

Vrndavana is full of Mayavadis. Do you accept it? And I am afraid our men may not be influenced. The whole Vrndavana is full of Mayavadis. We have to be very, very cautious and careful. Srila Prabhupada, Talk on Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.25.16 – November 16, 1974, Bombay

Krsna is playing just like an ordinary child, and Mother Yasoda is treating Him as her son. All Krsna’s friends complained to Mother Yasoda, “Mother Yasoda, your Krsna was eating dirt.” “Eh? I gave You sandesa, and You are eating dirt?” [laughter] “No, Mother, I did not eat. They are telling all lies. This morning […]