The Fragrance of Govardhan - How to remedy our smelling problem?
The Fragrance of Govardhan Is it the musk of a deer that perfumes the air of Govardhan? Or is it the scent of the Lord Himself, Prabhuḥ svayam , who plays there again and again? Or perhaps it is the natural aroma, naisargika-svīya-śīla-sugandhaḥ , born from the virtue of the hill itself? No one can say — ūham , only a sacred wonder arises. Whatever it may be, one truth remains — there is fragrance. A sweetness that does not belong to the world. Life brings its challenges, storms, and strange turns. At such times, Vāsudeva alone is the shelter. Let Him carry this journey; what else can we really do? The world is strange; life is uncertain; padam padam vipadaḥ bhayam hi bhayam — danger at every step. And yet, the Name remains — Śrī Hari, Śrī Hari, Śrīman Nārāyaṇa . When one stands upon Govardhan, all the senses awaken — that is why it is called Go-vardhana , “the nourisher of the senses.” The eyes ( rūpa ) behold divine forms — the very shapes of the Divine Couple hidden in ...