SRI KRISHNA LEELAMRUTHAM (THE NECTARINE STORIES OF THE DEEDS OF LORD KRISHNA)

 38. LORD KRISHNA AND LORD BALARAM DEPARTING VRINDAVAN

Akrura received a great reception and Nanda Maharaja allowed him to stay a whole night in his house. Lord Krishna asked,Akrura said, "O Krishna! Your parents are leading a dangerous life in the prison. And on the other hand, his sovereignty is becoming even more haughty day by day. The people of Mathura have forgot the happiness in their life as they became slaves of the arrogant kamsa". Akrura disclosed all the current happenings of Mathura including the wicked kamsa's utmost to kill Their father, Vasudeva and also revealed his plans i order to kill Them. is my uncle, Kamsa? Is everything fine in Mathura?".Akrura told all the evil ruling of  Kamsa.  For that the Supreme Lord uttered that because of the evil kamsa, His father and mother lost seven sons. He continued that just to kill Them, Krishna and Balaram's parents were suffering in the prison. Akrura disclosed all the current happenings of Mathura including the wicked kamsa's utmost to kill Their father, Vasudeva and also revealed his plans i order to kill Them. He also narrated the Narada Rishi's statements to Them and also told all tales with respect to Kamsa. Along with Akrura told that his arrival was due to Kamsa and also told that he was sent to bring Them to Mathura. On hearing the arrangements, Balaram and Krishna giggled at each other on the folly plans of Kamsa. As per Akrura said, Nanda Maharaja invited all cowherd boys to prepare milk made foods and also asked to participate in the Dhanur -Yagnya function. The next day morning, Krishna and Balaram along with cowherd boys arranged the cart to go Mathura. 

                                                                                            On seeing that, Gopis of Vrindavan became anguished to the extend of Their departure. Some Gopis left their household works half finished and rushed to come to that spot. The face of some Gopis became black and they started to breathe hardly due to their melancholy. They remembered the Lord's magnificent smile, His gait, His lotus feet His pranks, His sweet talks, His lotus eyes and honey like lips. They began to speak in downhearted with Akrura. They uttered, "O man! You are such a cruel fellow! You came here yesterday and now you take back our lovely Krishna and Balaram. We cannot live without Krishna. We cannot forgot His sweet activities, glories and pastimes! You came here only to separate us from Krishna. Although We entirely surrendered unto His lotus feet, He is not ready to accept us as maidservants too! Now, if They go Mathura, the Gopis of Mathura will enjoy Their beauty and association while leaving us alone. How can we forgot His music of flute! How can we able to forgot the days spent with Him during Rasaleela! How can we forgot His face that resembles the silver rays of Moon! We pray the Demigods that some heavy rainfall or a disaster to happen and that will stop their journey to Mathura. We, Gopis love Them infinitestimal! We won't leave Them for sure!".  The Gopis started to call Lord Muraari in distinct naam. They cried the whole night before Their departure. When Akrura started His journey, the Gopis began to clog their way even after Krishna told them not to block the way. Krishna became so sad on seeing their plight and He consoled the Gopis with sweet words. The chariot was started and the Gopis saw the chariot until it was not visible to them. When the chariot was no longer for their vision, they stood still like a statue because of Their departure. After Their departure, they began to recollect His pastimes and glories all the day and night. 

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