The discussion covers Krishna’s lilas: the Kaliya Daman Lila (subduing the serpent Kaliya), the Govardhan Lila (lifting Govardhan Hill), the Rasa Lila (the divine dance), and the Vastra Haran Lila (stealing the garments of the Gopis). The meaning of “Rasa” is explored: how Krishna promised to fulfill all the desires of the Gopis. The qualities of Krishna, such as Atmaram (self-satisfied) and Aptakam (whose desires are always fulfilled), are described.
When the Gopis heard the sound of Govinda’s flute, they abandoned all their household duties and ran toward the sound. One Gopi was beautifully dressed but had only applied kajal to one eye. When Krishna asked why, she explained she was interrupted by the flute.
Krishna greeted the Gopis and then gave them instruction, telling them to serve their husbands and to return home. A story is told of a brahmana couple, where the wife served her husband with such dedication that when he had a headache, she ensured nothing would wake him, exemplifying true “pati seva” (service to one’s husband).
The Gopis present an example: if one is serving a deity (murti) and the husband himself enters, what should one do? They distinguish between a husband (pati) and the Supreme Husband (Param Pati). Jagannath is the Supreme Husband. The true dharma is to serve Bhagavan. The goal of human life, the essence of rasa, and the meaning of marriage are discussed.
The Gopis tell Krishna, “How can we return home? Our feet are tied to our minds, and you have stolen our minds.” They explain that Krishna is calling everyone, but people’s ears are closed due to material desires.
The Rasa Lila is not something improper. The mind is contaminated; the heart is full of material things because one does not understand the atma (soul). By hearing about the Rasa Lila from a true rasika Vaishnava (a devotee who relishes the sweet pastimes) with faith, one’s heart becomes purified.
The pastime is described where Radhika placed her lotus feet on Krishna’s head to cure his headache. The medicine for Govinda is the dust (prema) from the feet of the Gopis.
The poet Jayadeva Goswamipada could not describe the names of the Gopis and Radhika in the second verse of the Gopi Gita and fell unconscious for six months. Then Lord Krishna Himself wrote the verses.
Krishna left the Rasa dance. In Shringaravan, Krishna decorates Radha’s hair, while Radha thinks of her Gopi friends, her sakhis, demonstrating Radha’s compassion.
Srila Shukadeva Goswami does not mention the names of the Gopis or Radhika in the Srimad Bhagavatam. Bhaktivinoda Thakur is Kamala Manjari. One should read Srimad Bhagavatam only under the guidance of a rasika Vaishnava guru.
The glory of the Queen of Vrindavan is described. Krishna, while herding cows, saw the footprints of Radhika. He covered them with his hands so the ground would not be too hot for Radha’s feet. The glory of Radha Kunda is explained, noting that only the sakhis have full access.
Radha said, “I cannot walk any further.” Krishna told her to sit on his shoulders, and then he disappeared. Verses from the Gopi Gita are cited, describing the nectar for the suffering soul and the relief for a tortured life.
The suffering of the jiva in this world is described. By hearing hari-katha, sins are destroyed, renunciation awakens, and the highest benefit is attained.
In an assembly, the Gopis ask, “What is the language of love?” An example is given: birds live in a forest only as long as it is beneficial to them, illustrating the nature of the material world.
The Gopis ask, “Of all kinds of love, which kind refers to You, Krishna?” Krishna replies that He is unable to repay the love of the Gopis.
In Kali Yuga, Krishna comes in the mood of prema (pure love). Radha says, “Krishna, You do not know what prema is.” The duration of the Rasa Lila and how to remember Krishna are discussed.
The method to attain Bhagavan is to listen to hari-katha. The story of the demons and demigods churning the ocean of milk is recounted, including how Lord Shiva drank the poison.
Krishna left everything in Vrindavana (his flute and peacock feather). The glory of hari-katha is emphasized, with the instruction to read and hear the Gopi Gita.
Bhajans are sung.
The speaker glorifies the rasika Vaishnavas, the glory of hearing Srimad Bhagavatam from the lips of pure devotees, and the glory of Vanа Maharaja.
The month of Kartika and the pastimes of Krishna and Balarama are discussed.
Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu opens His heart to Swarupa Damodara and Rai Ramananda.
The Indra Jalana Lila (stopping the worship of Indra) and the pastimes of Krishna’s disappearance are described.
The signs of Kali Yuga and the meaning of the maha-mantra are explained.
The question of who is our Istadeva (worshipable deity) is addressed, along with the reason for accepting sannyasa (the renounced order).
The seventh day of King Parikshit’s life is mentioned. The history of Jaya and Vijaya
