In this classroom‑style lecture, Jayapataka Swami explains the distinctive features of Vatsalya Rasa (parental love toward Krishna) and how it differs from the other principal bhakti‑rasas—Dasya (servitude) and Sakya (friendship). Drawing on scriptural sources such as Bhaktira Samrata Sindhu, Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu, and Sahitya Darpana, he shows that Vatsalya remains intact even when a devotee cannot discern the Lord’s rati, whereas Dasya and Sakya can weaken or disappear. He then discusses the phenomenon of rasa‑mixture (rasa saṅkalata), providing numerous examples from the Mahāpurāṇas and the Mahābhārata where devotees exhibit blended rasas (e.g., Balarama’s fraternal feeling mixed with servitude and parental affection; Yudhishthira’s Vatsalya combined with Dasya and Sakya; Nakula, Sahadeva, and Narada’s Sakya‑Dasya mix; Shiva, Garuda, and Uddhava’s Dasya‑Sakya mix; Aniruddha’s Dasya‑Sakya). The lecture emphasizes that while each devotee may have a primary rasa, the supreme rasa for all is Madhurya (sweet, intimate love), with the other rasas serving as supporting elements. The session includes interactive questions from attendees, clarifications, and devotional remarks, illustrating how the theoretical framework translates into devotional practice.
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And he has read Krishna book ten times. Therehere we go. 17. 1. 20, 20. Note. Bhaktira Samrata Sindhu 3.4.8 to 11. The learners recognize Vatsala Rasa as one of the Rasas because it clearly produces wonder. Chamatkar. In this Rasa, the Stai Bahav is parental love Vatsalya and the Alambana is the son of the son or other offspring. Sahitya Darpana 201. Where there is a lack of Krishnarati, Preeti Rasa Dasya Rasa remains undernourished. In such circumstances, Sakyarati disappears. However, in Vatsalya, even if such condition arises, there is no harm. This is the unique excellence of Vatsalya Rasa. Wow. So those who are in Vasali Rasa, they're always enthusiastic.
Even sometimes. Hours are disadvantaged.
So even if even the Das Eraser diminishes. What was the last part? Yeah. The Sakya Rasa disappears. But the parental Rasa never disappears. Bhaktira Samrita Sindhu 3.4.79. Moreover, when a Dasya Bhakta cannot discern whether the Lord has rati for that Bhakta, his Preetirasa Dasya weakens. And when a Sakya Bhakta cannot discern whether the Lord has rati for that Baksa, his prayer Raksa disappears. But even if the Vatsala Bhakta cannot discern the Lord's Rati, Vatsala Rasa is not affected at all. These three Rasas, Dakya Sakya and Vatsalya are supremely wonderful. Yet in certain instances the presence of Rasa mixture Rasa Sankulata is observed.
The other two Rasas So we see
in the Vatsalya Rasa the other two Rasas and Sakya Dasya and Sakya is also included sometimes. Sometimes the parents of Krishna, they serve Krishna. Sometimes they act as his friends,
protector and guide.
Sometimes as his protector and guide. Ginger, you got the fisherman's friend. Bhakti Rasamruta Sindhu 3.4.80 all three rasas are just described. Preeti Rasa, Prayorasa and Varsala Rasa are most astonishing. They are said to be combined in some devotees. Translation of the above mentioned verse from Bhaktira Samrata Sindhu. Okay, I was waiting for Goswami states herein that according to the same learned scholars, the three kinds of transcendental mellow so far described tribe, namely servitude, fraternity and parental affection are sometimes mixed. Baladeva's Sakyapriti infused with Vatsalip Rasa, Yudhishthir's Vatsalya is combined with Dasya and Sakya. The Dasya of Ahuka, Ugrasena and others are mixed with Vatsalya. The Vatsalya of the elderly Abiras are blended with Sakya. Nakula, Sahadeva and Narada exhibits Sakya mixed with Dasya. Shiva Garuda and Uddava possess Sakya combined with Sakya. Dasya combined with Sakya. Sorry. The emotions of Aniruddha and the other grandsons of Krishna are also of similar mixtures. Among various other devotees, similar Rasa mixtures can be observed. Even though Preeta, Dasya, Praya, Sakya and Vatsalya are supreme for devoted to those respective Rasas, their primary Rasa remains Madhura Rasa and these three function as it is supporting elements. This will become evident later. So different primary Rasa may have slight mix with other verses. They serve Krishna and in this way they serve Krishna.
We weren't saying all this is science of Krishna consciousness.
So we are saying how this is a science of Krishna consciousness. That the Rasas are mentioned in this way. Very different type of ecstasy. What's that? Okay, Okay, Okay. Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu 3.4.81. 84. For example, the fraternal feelings of Balaram are mixed with servitude and parental affection. Similarly, King Yudhishthir's attraction for Krishna similarly, the King. Similarly, King Yudhishthira's attraction for Krishna is also mixed with parental affection and servitude. And others have Dasia mixed with some Vatsala. Aged Gopis have Vatsala mixed with Sakya.
What's your name?
Danishta. Huh? You mentioned the name. I switched off the mic. So Krishna's grandma Mother Pouna Mahasi, sometimes she speaks very friendly with Krishna. Since she's the grandmother, she's in Vatsalya.
Why does Krishna is having different relationships with the different devotees?
So like this, Krishna is having different relationship with these different devotees.
So someone may have all kinds of different emotions to the relationship.
So some may have all kinds of different emotions in different relationship.
So this is something.
So this is something mixed.
I understand that.
So it's very interesting when devotion to Krishna is mentioned in the terms of Rasa. So we see the Rasas in different devotees. Some of them are pure, some of them are mixed. So you can serve Krishna in unlimited ways. Nakula Sahadeva Narada and others have Sakya mixed with Preeti. Shiva, Garuda, Uddava and others have Preeti mixed with Sakya. The affection of other sons of the sons of Madhuri, Madri, Nakula, Sahadeva as well as affection of Sage Narada is a mixture of friendship and servitude. The affection of Lord Shiva, Garuda and Uddava is a mixture of servitude and fraternity. So these are some examples of mixed races. So servitude is the primary and fraternity is partial. The relationship with Nakula, the sons of Madridevi, Nakula and Sahadev and Sage Narda is a mixture of friendship and servitude. It. Some say that Anuruddha and other grandsons of Krishnas have Dasya mixed with Samsakya. In this way the mixture of Rasas should be understood in other devotees as well.
Krishna devotees. And they say that.
Now when we see Krishna's. What did you say? Krishna's devotees. They have one Rasa as primary and maybe another Rasa as the secondary Rasa. They are telling that my voice is a bit down. I'm very glad that you all came for the class today and blessing all of you. Krishna Matirastu, Krishna. Thank you so much Guru Maharaj for elucidating on this subject matter. Hare Krishna. Also Guru Maharaj's physical book table is there. Is it there? Oh, it's not there. It'll be there tomorrow. You can go there tomorrow and support them. Hare Krishna, some devotees from Nepal. They are here. Ram Rocha, Please bless the devotees from Nepal. Devotees from nepal. Krishna matirastu,
