Mor Kutir
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Vraj Mandal Parikarma – by Rajshekhar Das Brahmacari
The word ‘mayura’ as well as ‘mora’ are both names for a peacock and ‘kutira’ or ‘Kuti’ means a ‘small cottage’. This place has become famous because it was here that Shri Krishna danced just like a peacock. Once when Radharani was experiencing Her ‘mana’ or lovers pique, She came here and sat in solitude while sulking. In order to break Her ‘mana’ Shri Krishna came to this spot and began expertly dancing just like a peacock. Radharani became so enthralled by Krishna’s ecstatic peacock dance; She completely forgot Her mana and Krishna was once again able associate with Her.
On another occasion, it is said that Radha and Krishna were sitting at this spot when They were suddenly surrounded by hundreds of peacocks, who, with their exotic plumage in full array, started dancing in an ecstatic mood, due to seeing the combined beauty of the ‘divine lovers’ sitting together. Radha and Krishna then got up and also began to dance imitating the wonderful dancing movements of the peacocks. This place is situated within the celebrated forest of Gahvaravana that used to surround the south-eastern side of Brahmagiri Parvata. There is also a rasa-mandala here and a small shrine commemorating the peacock dancing pastimes. There is also a grove known as Chitra-kunja that belongs to the gopi Chitra-sakhi, who lived in the nearby village of Ciksauli. Within the shrine at Mor Kuti is a famous painting of Krishna dancing as a peacock, which is believed to have been painted by a blind Vaishnava saint, who, while performing bhajana at this spot, is said to have received a special ‘darshana’ of this pastime. Chitra-sakhi herself was an expert artist and it is thought that she directly inspired the blind saint to paint this wonderful picture.
Another wonderful pastime occurred here while Krishna was playing with his boyfriends who complained that they were feeling hungry and wanted to eat some sweets. Krishna then began playing His flute and within a short time many large baskets full of laddus could be seen lying here and there within the forest. The boys started eating all the laddus and because there were so many laddus lying around, the cowherd boys, while shouting “eat more laddus”, “eat more laddus”, began throwing the laddus at each other in great fun. To celebrate this famous pastime, a festival is held here in the month of August where the large crowds of revellers throw thousands of laddus at each other while celebrating this pastime of the cowherd boys.
On another occasion, it is said that Radha and Krishna were sitting at this spot when They were suddenly surrounded by hundreds of peacocks, who, with their exotic plumage in full array, started dancing in an ecstatic mood, due to seeing the combined beauty of the ‘divine lovers’ sitting together. Radha and Krishna then got up and also began to dance imitating the wonderful dancing movements of the peacocks. This place is situated within the celebrated forest of Gahvaravana that used to surround the south-eastern side of Brahmagiri Parvata. There is also a rasa-mandala here and a small shrine commemorating the peacock dancing pastimes. There is also a grove known as Chitra-kunja that belongs to the gopi Chitra-sakhi, who lived in the nearby village of Ciksauli. Within the shrine at Mor Kuti is a famous painting of Krishna dancing as a peacock, which is believed to have been painted by a blind Vaishnava saint, who, while performing bhajana at this spot, is said to have received a special ‘darshana’ of this pastime. Chitra-sakhi herself was an expert artist and it is thought that she directly inspired the blind saint to paint this wonderful picture.
Another wonderful pastime occurred here while Krishna was playing with his boyfriends who complained that they were feeling hungry and wanted to eat some sweets. Krishna then began playing His flute and within a short time many large baskets full of laddus could be seen lying here and there within the forest. The boys started eating all the laddus and because there were so many laddus lying around, the cowherd boys, while shouting “eat more laddus”, “eat more laddus”, began throwing the laddus at each other in great fun. To celebrate this famous pastime, a festival is held here in the month of August where the large crowds of revellers throw thousands of laddus at each other while celebrating this pastime of the cowherd boys.
Shri Vraj Mandal Parikarma
Mayüra-küöé is situated on the top of Brahmäcala-parvata. Here, one can have darçana of the räsa-maëòala where Çrématé Rädhikä and Kåñëa danced in the form of a peacock (mayüra) and peahen. Once, Çrématé Rädhikä and Kåñëa came to this place together with the sakhés. Upon seeing them, the peacocks became overjoyed with ecstasy and began to dance. Clouds gathered in the sky, and a light shower of rain fell. Nature had decorated herself fully, as if she was a beautiful and charming young woman. Rädhä and Kåñëa could not check Their feelings. Taking the form of a peacock and peahen, They danced in an astonishing way along with the circle of peacocks and peahens. All the sakhés were astounded to see Their skilful dancing. They began to sing different kinds of rägas, like malhära, which increased Rädhä and Kåñëa’s pleasure. kiréöine namastubhyaà mayüra priya-vallabha suramyäyai mahäkuöyai çikhaëòi padaveçmane namaù sakhé sametäya rädhä-kåñëäya te namaù vimalotsava deväya vraja-maìgala-hetave Ädi-varäha Puräëa
Vrindavan Days – by Hayagriva das
When Radharani once wanted to see the dancing of a peacock, Lord Krishna Himself appeared in the form of a peacock and danced before Her. This pastime is depicted at Mor Kutir in a beautiful painting by a blindGaudiya saint, to whom the pastime was revealed. At Sanket, “the place of rendezvous,” Krishna and Radha would meet privately. At Mana Kutir, Radha requested that Krishna sing Her praises. Krishna began to compare Her to a full moon, but Radha, infinitely more beautiful than the moon, felt insulted and left. Krishna then went to search for Her. After a while, She appeared dressed in His clothes, imitating Him.
“Who are You?” Krishna asked Her. “Identify Yourself.”
“I am Krishna,” Radha said, “the cowherd boy of Braja.”
“Nonsense,” Krishna said, feigning anger. “You’re just an imposter. I’m Krishna.”
“Really?” Radha scoffed. “If that’s so, then where is Your consort Radharani?”
“I’ll call Her for You,” Krishna said, whereupon Radha revealed Her true identity, and They both laughed merrily. Then They went to Radha’s girl friends, Lalita and Vishakha, and asked them to identify the real Krishna and Radha.
“Who are You?” Krishna asked Her. “Identify Yourself.”
“I am Krishna,” Radha said, “the cowherd boy of Braja.”
“Nonsense,” Krishna said, feigning anger. “You’re just an imposter. I’m Krishna.”
“Really?” Radha scoffed. “If that’s so, then where is Your consort Radharani?”
“I’ll call Her for You,” Krishna said, whereupon Radha revealed Her true identity, and They both laughed merrily. Then They went to Radha’s girl friends, Lalita and Vishakha, and asked them to identify the real Krishna and Radha.
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