Scanning Sky: HARE KRISHNA HARE RAMA

Nand Ke Anand Bharo Jai Kanhayia Lal ki

Staying in Faridabad and being an extreme devotee of Lord Krishna makes Mathura my preferable choice of frequent travel because of its proximity. But as the lust among people is growing up from years, so the commercialization of feelings, emotions, devotion is increasing in terms of construction of temples, donations resulting into my loss of interest in the place. As the devotion to lord krishna starts being estimated in terms of money or the magnificent structure of the various ashrams or temples. Consequently, spirituality changes to rather fun, enjoyment and for some of the tourists, it might turn as an worst experience too.

But the question is inspite of so much development and commercialization of faith, what holds such a positive environment still there. Is it the pious presence of lord krishna or the sacred faith of the people coming there? So searching for this answer let me travel Mathura again after so many years. After being entered into mathura city, mixed feelings surrounded me, it was not at all positive aura that I am seeking for, but still having extreme faith in my mind for "natkhat kanha" I headed my journey to Bakebhari temple.

Shree Bakebihariji Temple

Soon I reached Bakebihari ji temple via auto rickshaw, it was a magical feeling there, shops are beautifully decorated with all the accessories of krishna, the people greet you with "Radhe Radhe", the aroma of sweets filling up my nasal passage. One can see a huge crowd gushing out there with extreme faith and devotion to krishna. The idol of krishna is so beautifully adorned that one could fall for his first look, he's really manmohak and to prevent this, the doors of krishna murari are closed minute after minute so that none could make eye contact with him and take him along. How exciting and superstitious it is, but this is faith, this is love, this is possessiveness, this is care n this is the reason of millions of hearts ending up in the city daily.

Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple

Hare Krishna Hare Rama

The enchanting music of "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" tempted me to visit "Iskcon Temple", one of the oldest temples in Mathura. It is the most tempting place for foreign devotees, the enchantment of krishna bhajans, the thralling music of dholkis, harmoniums, manjiras creates an extreme positive environment there. Nothing except the Krishna Bhakti fills in your mind making you feel tranquil from your inner heart. Also, the idols are adorably dressed with fresh flowers makes one fall into love with them.

One thing I realised after visiting temples, though the commercialization has taken its mark there, but it is the auspicious faith and love of millions of people worldwide that grabs the positivism and spiritualism out there. If you are true lover of Krishna, forget about everything, just pack your bags and head there but beware of not falling into traps of ashrams and gurus.