The Holy Dust of Vraja: DISCOURSES ON SRI KESAVA VRATA AND CHANDANA-YATRA

Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī has explained that the Vaiśākha month belongs to Viśākhā-devī. She is the śikṣā-guru of all the Vraja-devīs—the mañjarīs, sakhīs, everyone. In this month of Vaiśākha, Kṛṣṇa took shelter of Viśākhā-devī, requesting her, “Please teach me how to serve Rādhārānī.” At Śṛṅgāra-vaṭa, Viśākhā-devī lovingly taught Keśava the secrets of Rādhārānī’s service––how to comb Her hair, how to braid it, how to fan Her. He learned how to properly apply candana (sandalwood paste), mahendi (minerals for hand decorations), kuṁkum (vermillion), alta (red color for applying on the feet), and alaka (mineral paint). He learned the art of hand decorations and feet decorations. He learned techniques for massaging head oils and how to properly dress Her. He learned how to wash Her clothes, how to dry them, and how to properly store them. He learned about massage and about flower decorations and preparing kuñjas.
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