PLATE ELEVEN

“The sound of Krsna’s flute spreads in four directions. Even though
Krsna vibrates His flute within this universe, its sound pierces the univer-
sal covering and goes to the spiritual sky. Thus the vibration enters the
ears of all inhabitants. It especially enters Goloka Vrndavana-dhama and
attracts the minds of the young damsels of Vrajabhimi, bringing them
forcibly to where Krsna is present. The vibration of Krsna’s flute is very ag-
gressive, and it breaks the vows of all chaste women. Indeed, its vibration
takes them forcibly from the laps of their husbands. The vibration of His
flute attracts even the goddesses of fortune in the Vaikuntha planets, to
say nothing of the poor damsels of Vrndavana. The vibration of His flute
is just like a bird that creates a nest within the ears of the gopis and al-
ways remains prominent there, not allowing any other sound to enter
their ears. Indeed, the gopis cannot hear anything else, nor are they able
to concentrate on anything else, nor even give a suitable reply. Such are
the effects of the vibration of Lord Krsna’s flute.” (pp.142-143 )
