– We are very close to Vasanta-panchami. – Without the guidance (anugatya) of the gopis, it is impossible to attain Vraja-Krishna. Lakshmi-devi made that mistake when she did not take guidance from the Vraja gopis, and thus could not enter the rasa dance. – The gopis control Krishna through their rati, or love. – The gopis have atma-samarpana (total surrender) towards Krishna; that is why they participate in the rasa lila. – The gopis abandon their household duties...
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