I had a room with a window on the street. The dharamsala was on a street that led to the Banki Bihari Temple of Krishna, one of the oldest and most ecstatic of the many temples in Brindavan. Everyday we would go to Maharaj-ji’s Temple on the Parikrama road to have his darshan. In 1971, I was living in a dharamsala, a pilgrim guest house, in Brindavan. Jai means hail, victory or hallelujah! Gopala is Krishna’s name as the protector of cows, which are considered to be holy for their many nurturing qualities and Govinda means the keeper or lord of cows, the Big Cowboy in the Sky. Shyam is a name of Krishna that refers to his dark color, like a dense thunder cloud. They merge together on the full moon night as they dance in ecstasy. Radha is the beloved of Krishna, his main squeeze among the Gopis. Govinda Raadhe Raadhe Shyaam Gopaala Raadhe Raadhe Raadhe Raadhe Shyaam Govinda Raadhe, Jai Shree Raadhe
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