Gokula nandana govinda biography

That is why Bhagavan is also called Gopala the protector or sustainer of cows. He is also Govinda because he rescued Go Mother Earth from demon Hiranyaksha who had carried it away. Adi Sankaracharya chose this name of Bhagavan in the spiritually significant devotional poem Bhaja Govindam. The short 30 verses poem comprises the whole of Hindu philosophy and teachings.

Spiritual discourse by Vaishnavas especially on Puranas or Ramayana or Mahabharata is usually preceded by a chorus recitation of the name govinda, on the prompting of the speaker by the words: Sarvatra Govinda Nama Samkirtanam. Pilgrims visiting the world famous Tirumala Tirupati Venkateshwara temple always chant the name Govinda. When Swami is taken out in a procession in the circumambulation streets of the temple, His name Govinda, Govinda, Gokula Nandana one who is born in Gokul Govinda will be renting the air.

When Swami is taken out in a procession in the circumambulation streets of the temple, His name Govinda, Govinda, Gokula Nandana one who is born in Gokul Govinda will be renting the air. It also means something that is describable with words and one which is beyond words. When Somasura [a demon] threw the Vedas into the sea, Lord Vishnu in the avatar of a fish got them back.

Therefore, he became Govinda. Therefore, in his temple during his Archan, Veda Parayanam recital is also done. Vaikhanasa Agama is Vaideekam. Veda means Brahmam. So, we have the tradition of Brahmotsavam, which is there from the beginning. Thus, Govinda has been Veda Rakshak. Thus, as the one who pleased Mother Earth, He became Govinda.

He is the one who allotted some land to Sri Srinivasa. That is why, the first bell, the first naivedya [food offering] are offered to Varaha Swami and then to Sri Srinivasa. Since he is the one who made gopalak [herds boys] happy, he is called Govinda. Vishnu became famous in Dwapar Yuga with the name Govind. Srimad Bhagavad elucidates the reason for Lord Krishna gaining the name of Govinda.

Gokula nandana govinda biography

But seven year old Krishna resisted it. He suggested that they should perform Govardhan Puja instead. Enraged with this, Indra sent out fierce rain with hailstorms on the kingdom. Then Krishna, lifted the mountain [Govardhana] and saved the residents of Brindavan and the cows. For this, a cow with the name Surabhi showered milk on Krishna present to the delight of rishis, devatas.

Even in Kali Yug people chant his name and get ecstatic. This expression is present in Chaturvisantinamas. It is clearly shown in this Samhita that by whatever names He is worshipped, the basic tenet is He is Advaita-Sachidananda Swarupam, which is endless.