Week 12 Story: Unconditional Love: Radha and Krishna
In the land of the Gopis, winter time passed in its somber majesty. This followed with bright lotus petals coloring the land for warmer days yet to come, waving in the breeze and radiating happiness in brilliant shades. The prancing peacock’s exuberant calls, the sweet fragrance of the lotus spreading on cool, gentle breezes, and the overall fresh springtime atmosphere all contributed the perfect touch to the most anticipated event in Vrindavan: the meeting of Radha and Krishna. Krishna began playing flute as tribute to the spring day. Not too far away, the beauteous Radha was collecting water from the Yamuna river when she heard the melodious flute music. She ceased her water collecting and followed the sounds into the nearby forest. She let her eyes flow from tree to tree, noticing the buds ready to open into the light. Soon enough, the eyes of Radha met those of Krishna. Sparks flew with great ferocity as the immediate passion both had for each other became obvious. Following t...