In Search of Ecological Awareness in Gaudiya Vaishnavism: Journal of Vaishnava Studies

Abstract

The aforementioned words spoken by Nanda Maharaj to Uddhava, Lord Krishna’s messenger, is one of countless passages found in the Bhagavata Purana where place and location is emphasized. No place is more revered and worshipped for bhaktas of Krishna than the land of Vrindavan, the place of Krishna’s early life. According to Gaudiya (Bengali) Vaishnavas, Vrindavan is the earthly site of Krishna’s divine lila (sport or play) that reflects the pastimes of Krishna in his divine abode of Goloka Vrindavan.