BIKERS CLUB FEBRUARY 2020 ISSUE | Page 69

ISSUE 02 | FEBRUARY 2020 wanted to be in Vrindavan with the Lord but, she was unable to. Hence, to fulfil her wish it is believed that Bihari ji moved to the princess palace and left his temple. Further, the idol of Bihari ji was reinstalled in the temple. And, to prevent such things in future, a curtain was introduced between the devotees and the idol. This may be an old event, but today also, priests draw this sustain after some intervals to break the spell that Bihari ji's beauty casts on devotees. The curtain ensures that the no one can look at the Lord for a long time at a stretch and can't be overpowered by the divine love. The Story Behind 'Sri Vigraha' of Sri Radhavallabh This is one of the most divine places in Vrindavan. When Harivansh Mahaprabhu set out on the road to Vrindavan and had reached Charthawal, he stayed one night. At that night, he received a divine command from :Sri Radha" in a dream. She said: "You will meet a Brahman who possesses my replica. Marry his two daughters and take this replica to Vrindavan to worship." On the other hand, she (Sri Radha) gave a similar dream to Atmadeva Brahman. He was the person whose ancestors had performed penance at Mount Kailash while worshipping Lord Shiva. Due to that Lord Shiva became pleased and blessed Atmadeva's ancestors with his desired wish that was to gift him shiva's most cherished thing. To fulfil that desire, Lord Shiva gave him the idol of 'Sri Radha Vallabh ji Maharaj' his heart and told him the method of its service. Further, Harisvansh Mahaprabhu got that idol from the Brahman and established 'Sri Vigraha' of Sri Radhavallabh on the bank of Yamuna River in Vrindavan. Conclusion Though, as no one is allowed in the premises after evening aarti, it may take longer to come face to face with the reality. Therefore till this day, the mystery is not solved completely so we have to quench our thirst with the above facts. No wonder, Nidhivan Vrindavan is one mysterious place which catches the attention of all kinds of travelers from all over the world. However, it seems it is still one destination that awaits more exploration, and it looks impossible to learn more about this place that easily ! In all, Vrindavan indeed proves to be The Land of Lord ! BIKERS CLUB ® MAGAZINE | PAGE 69