Category:Worshiping Krsna's Lotus Feet
Theme Analysis
Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa are the ultimate shelter for all conditioned souls suffering in the material world. These transcendental lotus feet are the supreme object of meditation for great demigods like Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva, exalted mystic yogīs, and unalloyed devotees like the gopīs of Vṛndāvana. While worshiping Kṛṣṇa's lotus feet was the specific prescribed duty for Dvāpara-yuga, it remains an essential pillar of devotional service in all ages. Śrīla Prabhupāda warns that neglecting to worship His lotus feet inevitably causes one to fall back into material existence, even if one has attained impersonal Brahman realization. Ultimately, whether one desires liberation, mystic powers, or pure spontaneous love of Godhead, all perfections are achieved simply by taking shelter of and worshiping the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The Ultimate Shelter for the Conditioned Soul: The material world is a deep well of suffering, but by worshiping the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, a conditioned soul becomes completely fearless and finds eternal refuge.
- Worshiped by Demigods and Mystics: Kṛṣṇa is not an ordinary human being; His lotus feet are the highest object of reverence, constantly sought after and worshiped by the greatest demigods, sages, and pure devotees.
- Protection from Material Fall-Down: Artificial renunciation is incomplete. Even if one achieves the exalted platform of impersonal liberation, they will inevitably fall back into material illusion if they fail to worship the lotus feet of the Lord.
- The Transcendental Process Across Ages: While specific methods of worship change according to the cosmic age, the ultimate goal remains the same. The perfection attained by worshiping Kṛṣṇa's lotus feet in previous ages is now easily achieved by chanting His holy names.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: The Supreme Shelter of Worshiping Kṛṣṇa's Lotus Feet.
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Pages in category "Worshiping Krsna's Lotus Feet"
The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total.
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- Akrura thought, "The lotus feet of Krsna are always worshiped by great mystic yogis, so I shall also worship His lotus feet and become one of His friends in Vrndavana like the cowherd boys"
- Akrura was thrilled with expectations of seeing the very lotus feet which are worshiped by great demigods like Brahma, Narada and Lord Siva, which traverse the ground of Vrndavana, and which touch the breasts of the gopis, covered with tinges of kunkuma
- Although one rises to the platform of Brahman, one again falls down to the material position if he neglects to worship the lotus feet of Krsna
- Although the pure devotee does not follow all the regulative principles of varnasrama, he worships the lotus feet of Krsna. Therefore he naturally has no tendency to commit sin
- Although they fight with Him and climb upon His shoulders, they worship His lotus feet in a spirit of servitude
- And being absorbed so blissfully, I have lost all other desires, even the desire for mystic powers. Now my mind is only attracted to worshiping Your lotus feet." In this statement, the whole is the ecstasy of neutrality, and the part is chivalry
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- In Dvapara-yuga the people's occupational duty was to worship the lotus feet of Krsna. Therefore Lord Krsna, appearing in a blackish body, personally induced people to worship Him
- In regard to the appearance of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu as described in the Caitanya-caritamrta, the words visese sevana kare govinda-carana, “they specifically began to worship the lotus feet of Govinda”
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- Mucukunda continued, "These foolish persons, not knowing how fortunate they are to have obtained this human form of life, are reluctant to worship Your lotus feet"
- Mucukunda prays, "Being engaged in illusory activities, they are reluctant to worship Your lotus feet, because they are unaware of the benefits of surrendering unto You, they are subjected to various miserable conditions of material existence"
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- Sravanam kirtanam visnoh smaranam (SB 7.5.23). The word smaranam means "remembering." If we chant and hear, then remembrance will automatically come, and then we shall engage in worshiping Krsna's lotus feet - sevanam
- Sudama thought, "Aspiring for elevation to the heavenly planets, liberation, all kinds of material opulence, or perfection in the powers of mystic yoga, everyone throughout the universe worships the lotus feet of Lord Krsna"
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- The Earth personified continued, "Your (Krsna's) soft and delicate lotus feet are always worshiped by Your unalloyed devotees, and those lotus feet pacify their lotuslike hearts. I therefore repeatedly offer my respectful obeisances unto You"
- The gopis continued, "O dear Krsna, You are the supreme lover, and You always give shelter to surrendered souls. You fulfill everyone's desire; Your lotus feet are worshiped even by Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe"
- The gopis continued, "Whoever worships Your (Krsna) lotus feet, You without a doubt always bestow Your benedictions. So kindly be pleased with us and keep Your lotus feet on our breasts and thus relieve our present distresses"
- The gopis said, "Since we have tasted this transcendental enjoyment, we are no longer interested in going to anyone but You for the satisfaction of our lust. Dear Krsna, the lotus feet of the goddess of fortune are always worshiped by the demigods"
- The gopis said, "Since You (Krsna) are the teacher of all religious principles, Your lotus feet have to be worshiped first. Accordingly, the sastras state, acarya-upasana: the worship of Your lotus feet is the first principle"
- The gopis said, "Your (Krsna's) lotus feet are the proper shelter of Your servitors, and the goddess of fortune, instead of abiding on Your chest, comes down and worships Your lotus feet"
- The gopis said, "Your feet are worshiped and meditated upon by great mystic yogis and highly learned philosophers. We wish that these lotus feet may also be awakened within our hearts, although we are only ordinary persons engaged in household affairs"
- The lady continued, "The residents of Vrndavana are fortunate to be able to constantly see the lotus feet of Krsna and Balarama, which are worshiped by great demigods like Lord Siva and by the goddess of fortune"
- The lotus feet of Krsna, which are worshiped not only by the goddess of fortune but by such exalted demigods as Brahma and Lord Siva, and which great yogis meditate upon within their hearts, are placed on the beautiful high breasts of the gopis
- These symbols on the soles of Krsna's transcendental lotus feet are worshiped by demigods & other great personalities throughout the three worlds. Upon seeing the footprints of Krsna, Akrura immediately jumped down from the chariot out of respect