Krishna’s Divine Form srimayapurdhama.com Biodiversity in Bhakti Yoga
Kṛṣṇa’s Divine Form in Nature’s Elements Nature, in all its splendor, reflects the spiritual qualities of Krishna’s own transcendental body. “What they call beautiful nature is but His smile…What they call the sweet songs of the birds are but specimens of the whispering voice of the Lord.” (SB 1.11.26 Purport) Revealing Nature’s Role in Krishna’s Pastimes Vedic scriptures beautifully portray how forests, rivers, animals, and hills become active participants in the Lord’s transcendental pastimes. Whether it is Krishna’s worship of Govardhan Hill or Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s ecstatic travels through the forests of Jhārikhaṇḍa, nature serves as a sacred stage for divine lila. This project encourages devotees to rediscover these spiritual connections and to recognize biodiversity and harmonious living as integral expressions of Vedic culture and Krishna consciousness. Promoting Ahimsa and Compassion for All Living Beings In Bhagavad-gītā 15.7, Lord Krishna declares: “The living entities in this conditioned world are My eternal fragmental parts.” This vision of spiritual unity lies at the heart of the Biodiversity in Bhakti Yoga project—encouraging the practice of ahimsa (non-violence) and deeper compassion, not only toward fellow humans but also toward plants, birds, insects, and animals. Bhakti Begins at Home: A Devotional Call to Honor Mother Earth Krishna assures us, “If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water, I will accept it.” (BG 9.26) Inspired by these words, we invite devotees worldwide to express their bhakti through care, respect, and a lifestyle harmonious with Mother Earth. Plant a tree, grow flowers for your Deities, walk through a forest while chanting the holy names, pause to appreciate a bird’s song or the breeze through the trees. These simple, mindful acts become beautiful offerings of love and devotion to Krishna—honoring His creation while strengthening our connection with Him. Caring for Mother Earth is an expression of our bhakti. Every tree, every flower, every gentle breeze is a reminder of Krishna’s loving presence. When we engage with nature in a spirit of devotion, we not only help protect the environment — we also deepen our relationship with Him .A Prayer for Sacred Connection As described in The Nectar of Devotion: “Every part of Kṛṣṇa’s body was so soft that even at the touch of newly grown leaves, the color of the touched part of His skin would change.” (NOD 26) Let us pray that every time we touch a new leaf, we remember Krishna and feel inspired to serve Him by caring for His sacred creation. May this awareness keep us grounded in loving devotion and forever sheltered at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His eternal abode — Sri Mayapur Dhama. Support this Initiative We warmly invite you to share your feedback and suggestions to help us enhance the “CONNECT with Sri Mayapur-dhama” project by clicking here. We are grateful for your support in spreading this initiative among your friends, family, and congregation, creating a valuable opportunity for devotees worldwide to experience the mercy of Sri Mayapur-dhama. Your generosity and encouragement are essential to the success and growth of this project. If you feel inspired to contribute, please click the donate link. By Nandan Dasa, Mayapur Master Plan Office
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