Madhukeli Valli
by
Srila Govardhana Bhatta Goswami

 
Srila Govardhana Bhatta Gosvami who was the grandson of Sri Gadadhara Bhatta Gosvami, a disciple of Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami. He wrote a booklet about Holi pastimes, named Madhukeli Valli. The descendants of Sri Govardhana Bhatta Gosvami are still living in Vrndavana, opposite the Radha Vallabha temple in a beautiful place called New Madan Mohan Temple. Below is a sample of the nectar that flowed from his heart.

Anyone who abandons Rupa Gosvami's lotus feet and still hopes to attain Radharani's service may as well try building a skyscraper on a beautiful sandy beach. He may as well try to touch the heavens with his upraised hands, or try to cover the sun by throwing up dust with his hands, or try to make a lame man walk.

Why not? He has just as much chance of success.
 

Who on this earth could ever understand the pure essence of the Srimad Bhagavatam, perceive the sweetness of Vrindavan, or inspire anyone else to speak of it? And who could bring the mind to meditate on the son of Nanda's most wondrous beauty? Without the blessings of the most merciful and virtuous Rupa Goswami and his associates, no one.
 

And, my friend, please tell me, if it weren't for Rupa, who would know anything about renunciation, devotion on either the vidhi or raga paths, the twelve holy rasas, the love of the residents of Vraja glorified by Suka and other seers, the supreme spirit of Mahabhava found in the gopis, their samartha-rati and Radharani's madanakhya-mahabhava?