A through Sri Krsna supported the great weight of Govardhana, He was devoid of pride (santa). He smiled when He saw that the small boys were prepared to hold up the hill (hasya and vatsalya). He spat at the smell of musty yoghurt (bibhatsa). He displayed tremendous prowess to lift Govardhana in the presence of his beloved friends (sakhya and vira). He looked at Indra with red eyes (raudra).

Tears came to His eyes when He saw the residents of Vraja tormented by the powerful wind and rain (karuna). He trembled before His respectful elders on account of having spoiled Indra’s yajna (dasya and bhayanaka). His eyes widened at the torrential downpour of water (adbhuta), and His hairs stood on end when He saw the younger girls (madhurya). May that Lord Giridhari protect you.

Introduction

Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, the crown prince of illustrious teachers among the Gaudiya Vaisnava acaryas, is the author of the book. In this book there is a description of the nature of uttama-bhakti and its divisions, sadhana-bhakti, the stages in the development of prema, the limbs of bhajana,

offences committed in the performance of devotional service (seva-aparadha), offences against the holy name (name-aparadha), vaidhi- and raganuga-sadhana-bhakti, bhavan-bhakri, prema-bhakti and bhakri-rasa.