Vrindavana is the name of a mythic forest or forested region in Northern India, in which the Hindu deity Krishna spent his childhood. He was raised there in the cowherding village of Gokula by foster parents.
Two major categories of the stories of Krishna are placed in this forest. First, there are the stories of him as a child, killing demons, stealing butter and indulging in childhood pranks. Secondly, there are the stories of him as a young man, playing with the girls and young women of the village. These inspired the works of the Gita Govinda.
In later times the name of the forest has often been used within Hindu India, to represent an idyllic place or garden.
The modern town of Vrindavan, situated 15km from Mathura, is believed to be on the site of the original forest.
The name may also be written in other variations, including Vrindaban, Brindavan, or Brindavana.
Vrindavana is the name of a mythic forest or forested region in Northern India, in which the Hindu deityKrishna spent his childhood.
Vrindavana is within the jurisdiction of Mathura and still continues to exist.
Because Mathura and Vrindavana are intimately connected with Krishna eternally, it is said that Lord Krishna never leaves Vrindavana (vrindavanam parityajya padam ekam na gacchati).
Vrindavana is the transcendental abode of the Lord, where there is no hunger, anger or thirst.
One may sometimes think that the monkeys in Vrindavana are envious, because they cause mischief and steal food, but in Vrindavana we find that the monkeys are allowed to take butter, which Krishna Himself distributes.
The inhabitants of Vrindavana think, "Whatever is given by Krishna, let us divide it as prasada and eat." This mentality cannot appear all of a sudden, but it will gradually develop with Krishna consciousness; by sadhana, one can come to this platform.
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