Coming back from the forest of Vraja, He (Krishna) beautifies the path with His footprints. He wears a garland of dust raised by the wandering cows and His garments and peacock feather move with the waves of the wind. (Rupa Gosvami, Sri Kesavastaka, text 6)
Therefore if one wants to be delivered by Krsna directly, he must take to the service of the residents of Vrndavana, who are unalloyed devotees of the Lord. (Srimad Bhagavatam 5.18.23 purport)
As soon as one reaches the boundary of Vrndavana, he should immediately smear the dust of Vrndavana over his body without thinking of his material position and prestige. (Krishna Book, Akrura's Arrival in Vrndavana)
The senses freed from designations in the service of the Lord -- that is Vrndavana life… If there's any purpose other than this it's difficult to utilize the opportunity and good fortune of living in Vrndavana." (Vrindavan days, page 294)
“The glorification of Lord Krsna is beneficial to everyone… His beauty is victorious over the gopis of Vrndavana, and it subdues their patience... His spotless qualities are unlimited, and His behavior satisfies everyone. (Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya 17.210)
Haribol Mataji!
Please accept my dandavat Pranam!
Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare!
Krishna and His energy are fully present in the sound of the mantra, so even if we don't know the language or intellectually understand how it works, by coming in touch with Krishna we'll become happy, and our life will become sublime.
As for the word "Hare" it's a call to Krishna's divine energy. Just as the sun shines forth to us through its energies like heat and light, the Supreme reveals Himself through His multitude of energies. If the Supreme is the source of everything, then whatever we see--and even what we don't see-- belongs to the energy of the Supreme. Jai Shree Krishna!
