# Vṛndāvana *On the holy land of Kṛṣṇa's pastimes* --- ### Kṛṣṇa's Land > Vṛndāvana is Kṛṣṇa's land. Here Kṛṣṇa performed His childhood pastimes. Every dust particle of Vṛndāvana is sacred. The great devotees come here to remember Kṛṣṇa. — [[spoken/1972/721017sb.vrn|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.2.6, Vṛndāvana, 1972]] --- ### Non-different from Goloka > Vṛndāvana on earth is non-different from Goloka Vṛndāvana in the spiritual world. By the mercy of Kṛṣṇa, He has descended here with His abode so that we can come and see. — [[spoken/1970/700508ip.la|Śrī Īśopaniṣad, Mantra 6, Los Angeles, 1970]] --- ### Retirement Place > According to Vedic civilization, when one retires from family life, he should come to Vṛndāvana and spend his remaining days in remembering Kṛṣṇa. This is the best place for spiritual advancement. — [[spoken/1972/721017sb.vrn|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.2.6, Vṛndāvana, 1972]] --- ### Every Step Is a Dance > In Vṛndāvana, Kṛṣṇa's every step is a dance, and every word is a song. It is the land of spiritual bliss. One who comes here with devotion can feel Kṛṣṇa's presence. — [[spoken/1968/680816jm.mon|Janmāṣṭamī Lecture, Montreal, 1968]] --- ### Sacred Forests > The twelve forests of Vṛndāvana are very sacred. In these forests, Kṛṣṇa played with His friends and tended the cows. Every tree and plant here is a witness to Kṛṣṇa's pastimes. — [[spoken/1970/700508ip.la|Śrī Īśopaniṣad, Mantra 6, Los Angeles, 1970]] --- ### Residents of Vṛndāvana > The residents of Vṛndāvana are very fortunate. They got the opportunity to associate with Kṛṣṇa directly. Even today, by living in Vṛndāvana, one can feel Kṛṣṇa's presence. — [[spoken/1972/721017sb.vrn|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.2.6, Vṛndāvana, 1972]] --- ### Vṛndāvana Consciousness > When you become Kṛṣṇa conscious, wherever you are becomes Vṛndāvana. Because Vṛndāvana means where Kṛṣṇa is remembered. So if you remember Kṛṣṇa everywhere, everywhere is Vṛndāvana. — [[spoken/1968/680816jm.mon|Janmāṣṭamī Lecture, Montreal, 1968]] --- ### Yamunā River > The Yamunā River flows through Vṛndāvana. Kṛṣṇa used to play on the banks of the Yamunā. Bathing in the Yamunā is very purifying. — [[spoken/1970/700508ip.la|Śrī Īśopaniṣad, Mantra 6, Los Angeles, 1970]] --- ### Go to Vṛndāvana > If possible, one should visit Vṛndāvana at least once in life. And if one can live in Vṛndāvana, that is the greatest fortune. One can make rapid spiritual advancement there. — [[spoken/1972/721017sb.vrn|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.2.6, Vṛndāvana, 1972]] --- ### Never Leaves Vṛndāvana > Kṛṣṇa never leaves Vṛndāvana. Although He went to Mathurā and Dvārakā, His original form always remains in Vṛndāvana with His devotees. This is the special feature of Vṛndāvana. — [[spoken/1968/680816jm.mon|Janmāṣṭamī Lecture, Montreal, 1968]] --- *10 quotes from Śrīla Prabhupāda on Vṛndāvana* [[wiki/quotes|Back to Quotes]]