Thinking about Vrindavan

The Kadamba tree from which Krishna Jumped upon Kaliya to subdue the serpent

Historic Madan Mohan temple

Giri Govardhana Puja performed to a replica of Govardhan at Krishna Balaram Mandir of ISKCON

Sometime ago, I read a research study that people actually get more happiness and excited by thinking about a holiday than actually being on a holiday.Because, when we think of holidays we actually create and build up the excitement, atmosphere and mood. It is said that, Happiness is a state of Mind. It does not matter even you or the richest person in the world, it is not guaranteed that you are going to be a happy person. And, then there is one more study that to make you happy, practice meditating on thinking of a wonderful, happy moment you had. Imagine the scene again, think that you are part of the moment again and it will uplift your mood.

From a spiritual perspective, one of the Acharya Srila Prabodhananda Saraswati said that, just by thinking about Vrindavan, even though not residing physically there, one gets the benefit of actually performing the devotional service.

Whatever it is, I am missing Vrindavan. It’s been a while, since I visited the Holy Dham. Luckily, I have some photos that I took in 2011.