Maha-Mantrartha-Vyakhya

by Jiva Gosvami

1. By His uncommon beauty, Sri Krsna Candra takes away the mind of everyone. However, when
Sri Radha expands Herown cleverness, She also captures Sri Krsna's mind. Therefore She is called
"Hara"

2. By His loveliness and by the sweet sound of His flute, Sri Krsna, who is decorated with the most
captivating qualities, attracts Radha. Therefore He is called "Krsna".

3. It has been heard from the mouths of great souls that Lord Hari led away the fawn-eyed Radha
from the Rasa dance to secluded bower. Therefore Radha is called "Hara".

4. As He sports with Radha, His blackish effulgence causes shiny gold to also appear blackish.
Therefore He is called" Krsna".

5. In pursuance of the wishes of His beloved Sri Radha, He constructed in the forest near
Govardhana a lake named Syama-kunda and then drew the waters of all holy bathing places there.
Those who know this call Him"Krsna".

6. By Her unsurpassed love, Sri Radha attracts Him who is the performer of wonderful pastimes to
the Vrndavana forest on the banks of Yamuna River. Those of steddy intellect therefore call
Him"Krsna".

7. One day while Krsna was in Vrndavana, He killed the demon Arista, who was disguised as a bull.
At that time Radha affectionately called out to Him"O Hari!". Therefore She is known as "Hara".

8. Sometimes due to excessive love, Sri Radha's voice becomes faint when She sings the glories of
Sri Krsna's pastimes. Therefore those who are expert in discerning spiritual sentiments call Her
"Hara".

9. Once, in the forest of Vrndavana, Sri Krsna dropped His flute due to the intense experience of
loving sentiments. All that time Radha snatched up His flute. Therefore She is called "Hara".

10. Once Sri Krsna put His arms around Sri Radha, took Her into a bower shaped like one of the
caves at Govardhana Hill and there enjoyed with Her. Therefore He is called "Rama".

11. Everyday the most merciful Sri Radha bestows(rati) happines upon Krsna. Therefore She is
called "Hara".

12. The minds of the devotees always find pleasure in Sri Krsna, who is an ocean of transcsndental
bliss. Therefore that beautiful dark form of Krsna is called "Rama".

13. Radha is called Rama because She enjoyed Acyuta through loving pastimes in a forest pavilion
made of flowering creepers. Because Krsna is with that Rama, He is called"Rama".

14. When all of Gokula was filled with Wailling because of a forest fire, Sri Krsna extinguished it,
thus greatly pleasing the Vrajavasis. Therefore He is called "Rama".

15. Sri Krsna went to Mathura to kill the demons headed by Kamsa. By Her to enjoy confidential
pastimes with Krsna, Sri Radha brought Krsna Back to Vrndavana. Therefore She is called "Hara".
16. When Sri Krsna came back to Vrndavana, He took away the suffering of the Vrajavasis and by
His wonderful pastimes, captivated Radha's mind. Therefore the son of Nanda is called "Hari".