What is Vrindavan Mahima?

It is a collection of verses and bhajans glorifying Sri Vrindavan Dham, the eternal abode of Sri Sri Radha-Krishna, where every grain of sand, every tree and every drop of water is fully spiritual.

Why is Vrindavan considered the supreme dham?

Because it is Krishna's own private home, non-different from Krishna Himself. Even the demigods aspire to take birth there as a blade of grass.

When should one chant Vrindavan glories?

Daily, especially during Kartik (Damodar) month, on Govardhana Puja, Radhashtami, and during any pilgrimage to Vraja-mandala.

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Sri Vrindavan Mahima

Glorification of Vrindavan dhama and Krishna's pastimes

Glory 1

All glories to the transcendental abode of Vrindavana, and all glories to the merciful Lord Krishna, who is easily pleased by loving devotion. All glories to the three transcendental deities of the supreme shelter, Sri Sri Radha-Govinda, Gopinatha, and Madana-mohana.

Glory 2

All glories to Syama-kunda, Radha-kunda, Govardhana Hill, and the Yamuna River (Kalindi). All glories to the great forest known as Mahavana, where Krsna and Balarama displayed all of Their childhood pastimes.

Glory 3

All glories to Kesi-ghata, where Krsna killed the Kesi demon. All glories to the Vamsi-vata tree, where Krsna attracted all the gopis to come by playing His flute. Glories to all of the twelve forests of Vraja. At these places the son of Nanda, Sri Krsna, performed all of His pastimes.

Glory 4

All glories to Krsna's divine father and mother Nanda and Yasoda. All glories to the cowherd boys, headed by Sridama, the older brother of Srimati Radharani and Ananga Manjari. All glories to the cows and calves of Vraja.

Glory 5

All glories to Radha's divine father and mother, Vrsabhanu and the beautiful Kirtida. All glories to Paurnamasi, the mother of Sandipani Muni, grandmother of Madhumangala and Nandimukhi, and beloved disciple of Devarsi Narada. All glories to the young cowherd maidens of Vraja.

Glory 6

All glories, all glories to Gopisvara Siva, who resides in Vrndavana in order to protect the holy dhama. All glories, all glories to Krsna's funny Brahmana friend, Madhumangala.

Glory 7

All glories to Rama-ghata, where Lord Balarama performed His rasa dance. All glories to Lord Balarama, the son of Rohini. All glories, all glories to all of the residents of Vrndavana.

Glory 8

All glories to the wives of the proud Vedic brahmanas. All glories to the wives of the Kaliya serpent. Through pure devotion they all obtained the lotus feet of Lord Govinda.

Glory 9

All glories to the place where the rasa dance of Sri Krsna was performed. All glories to Radha and Syama. All glories, all glories to the divine rasa dance, which is the most beautiful of all Lord Krsna's pastimes.

Glory 10

All glories, all glories to the mellow of conjugal love, which is the most excellent of all rasas and is propagated in Vraja by Sri Krsna in the form of the divine parakiya-bhava [paramour love].

Glory 11

Remembering the lotus feet of Lord Nityananda's consort, Sri Jahnava Devi, this very fallen and lowly servant of Krsna sings the sankirtana of the holy name.

About Vrindavan Dhama

Vrindavan is the transcendental abode of Lord Krishna where He performed His most intimate pastimes 5,000 years ago. It is considered the holiest of all holy places by Vaishnavas. Every tree, every grain of dust in Vrindavan is sacred because it witnessed Krishna's divine activities with His devotees.

Spiritual Significance

Vrindavan is the highest of all spiritual abodes — Goloka Vrindavan manifested on earth. Glorifying Vrindavan is a complete process of devotional service, because remembering the dham brings remembrance of Sri Sri Radha-Krishna and Their eternal pastimes.

Scriptural Source & Tradition

Vrindavan's glories are sung throughout Srimad Bhagavatam (Cantos 10–11), Garga Samhita, Brihad-Bhagavatamrita, and the works of the Six Goswamis — especially Srila Rupa Goswami's 'Mathura-mahatmya'.

Commentary from the Acharyas

Srila Prabhupada built ISKCON Krishna-Balaram Mandir in Vrindavan so that devotees worldwide could connect to the dham. He taught that one who hears the glories of Vrindavan with faith eventually receives the great fortune of residing there — physically or in consciousness.

When to Sing / Chant

Daily during Kartik month, on Govardhana Puja, Radhashtami, before going on pilgrimage to Vrindavan, and any time during Bhagavatam study.

Benefits for the Devotee

Awakens taste for Vraja-bhakti, transports the consciousness to Vrindavan, prepares the soul for residence in the dham, deepens love for Sri Sri Radha-Krishna, and connects the devotee to Srila Prabhupada's Vrindavan mission.

Gratitude to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada

We offer our humble obeisances at the lotus feet of our founder-acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, without whose causeless mercy the priceless prayers, bhajans and sacred literature of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition would have remained inaccessible to most of the world. By his herculean preaching efforts, his unparalleled translations and his founding of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the holy names, pastimes and instructions of Sri Sri Radha-Krishna and Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu are today chanted in every town and village.

nama om vishnu-padaya krishna-preshthaya bhu-tale
srimate bhaktivedanta-svamin iti namine
namas te sarasvate deve gaura-vani-pracharine
nirvishesha-shunyavadi-pashchatya-desha-tarine

All glories to Srila Prabhupada. All glories to the Vaishnava acharyas in the disciplic succession.