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Sakhis of Sri Lakshmi appear as daughters in the house the Vrishabhanus and please Sri Krishna and attain Him by observing the Vrat of Maagha-maasa
Sri Narada says:- Lord of Mithila! Now listen to the description of other Goipkas, which will wash away all sins, is saintly, and enhances the devotion towards Sri Krishna. Six Vrishabhanus appeared, their names
are Neetivrith, Margadh, Shukla, Patanga, Divyavaahana, and Gopeshta, their
names are according to their qualities. The girls who were born in their houses
by the boons of Lakshmipathi Narayana, some of them were residents of
Ramaa-Vaikunta, some were the sakhis of Sri Lakshmi who emerged from the ocean,
some were residents of Ajithapada and some were residents of Oordhwa Vaikunta
loka, some were the resident of Lokachal, companions of Lakshmi Devi, who
emerged from the ocean. All of them, thinking of the feet of Govinda undertook
the Vrat of Maghamaas. The purpose of the vrat was to please Sri Krishna. In
the month of Maagha, the fifth day in Shukla paksha heralds the arrival of
Vasantha Ritu (spring season), to test their love for Him, Sri Krishna came
near their houses. He was wearing the skin of a tiger, He was having a tuft of
hair on His head, smearing ash all over His body, He was resembling an
attractive ascetic and playing on His flute, He was enamoring the hearts of
everyone in the world. Seeing Him enter their lane, all the gopis who were
pining for love rushed from all directions to see the young ascetic. Looking at
that very handsome young ascetic all the gopis who were drowned in love and
joy, told among themselves thus.
Gopis said:- Who is this boy, whose form is exactly
similar to that of the Son of Nand? Could he be the son of some rich King, who
is hurt by the arrow-like words of his wife has become passionless and given up
all his worldly duties? He is very attractive. Like Kamadev he can steal the
hearts of the entire world. Alas! How can his mother, his father, his wife, and
his sisters live without him?
Thinking like this, the gopis came near him in groups from all
directions and with love and surprise asked the Lord who dwells in the hearts
of saints.
Gopis asked:- Yogi baba! What is your name? What is your
profession and what saintly powers have attained? The best among speakers!
Please tell us about all these.
Sidhdh Yogi said:- I am the lord of
saints and live in Manasasarovar always. My name is 'Swayamprakash'. By my
powers, I always live without eating or drinking. Girls of Vraj! I am
proceeding to attain self-realization, which is the goal of a Paramahamsa. I
have attained divine sight. I know all about the past, present, and future. By
the knowledge of mantras, I also know about alienating, killing, captivating,
suppressing, and mesmerizing.
Gopis asked:- Yogi baba! you are
very intelligent. If you know all about the past, present, and future, then can
you tell what is in our minds?
Sidhdh Yogi said:- These words have to
be whispered in your ears. Or if I have your permission I will tell in front of
all of you
Gopis said:- Sage! Truly you are the Lord of Yogis.
You have the knowledge of past, present, and future. There is no doubt about
it. If by merely reciting your magical mantra of mesmerizing, the one about
whom we are always thinking comes here immediately, then we will accept that
you are the best of magicians!
Sidhdh Yogi said:- Girls of Vraj! You
have articulated such an emotion that is most hard to reach and difficult to
achieve. But still, I will manifest your nominated object because the words of
saintly people will never be false. Girls of Vraj! Do not worry, close your
eyes. Your wish will be fulfilled, there is no doubt about this.
Sri Narada says:- King! saying
"Very good", all the girls closed their eyes, then Bhagawan Sri Hari
left the form of a yogi and appeared in the form of the Son of Nand. When the
girls opened their eyes, they saw in front of them, the Son of Nand, who was
smiling happily. At first, they were startled, then knowing the powers of the
yogi they felt very happy, and seeing the attractive form of their beloved they
were captivated. Thereafter in the MahaRaas of Magha month, in the holy
Vrindavan, Sri Hari rejoiced with those Gopa girls just King of Gods, Indra
enjoys with divine girls.
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