Category: God’s Corner

Yamunaji has many names. And we can learn a lot more about Yamunaji’s other traits when we reflect on the interesting stories related to each of her names.

Viraja

According to the Brahma Vaivarta Puran, Yumunaji was initially known as … Read more...

Vallabhacharya says, “The naïve Vrajwasis could practise Bhakti easily. But knowledge and awareness too help us understand the value of Bhakti. The confluence of Ganga, Yamunaji and Saraswati at Prayag symbolises that we should create the right sangam of our … Read more...

Vallabhacharya says, “Yaya charana padmaja” in the fifth verse of the Shree Yamunashtakam because Yamunaji alone can complement the passion, ego, fearlessness and tempestuous nature of Ganga with her bhakti for Krishna.

Ganga’s Swaroop

In this sculpture, Ganga sways to … Read more...

Dhruva and Parashara are familiar entities. But why does Vallabhacharya mention these two names specifically in the fourth verse of the Shree Yamunashtakam? Do they have something in common? Let’s read the details of their stories and find out…

Dhruva

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Vallabhacharya extols the virtues of Yamunaji in the fourth verse of Shree Yamunashtakam and says, “Anant Guna Bhushite, Shiv Virinchi Devastute.” Who is Virinchi? What sin had he committed? How does Shiva forgive him? Why does Vallabhacharya refer to this … Read more...

Vallabhacharya (Mahaprabhuji) refers to Yamunaji as “Krishna Turya Priyam” in the third verse of the Shree Yamunashtakam. Most of us assume that “Krishna Turya Priyam” means ‘Krishna’s fourth wife – Kalindi.’ We may be also be aware of the names … Read more...

Vallabhacharya says, “Mukunda Rati Vardhini” in the second verse of the Shree Yamunashtakam. Why does Vallabhacharya refer to Rati, the goddess of carnal desire along with Mukunda, a form of Krishna that grants us Moksha when we know very well … Read more...