Feb 08, 2005 11:15
He is called Devaki-nandana because He accepted Devaki as His mother. He is called Nanda-nandana and Yashoda-nandana in relationship with Nanda Maharaja and Yashoda, His foster father and mother. He is called Partha-sarathi because He was the chariot driver of Arjuna. He is Bhakta-vatsala, affectionate to His devotees. He is Gopinatha, the Lord of the gopis. He is Gopijana-vallabha, beloved of the inhabitants of Vrindavana. Bhava-grahi Janardana, who understands one’s mental attitude. He is Varadaraja, the best of the givers of benedictions. also, Avatari, the source of all incarnations. He is Radha-ramana, the lover of Radharani. as well as Govinda, who giver and object of pleasure to the cows and to everyone’s senses. He is Jagatpati Lord of the entire universe. Acyuta, who never fails His devotees and who never falls down from His position...and on and on.
as a side note, people who say they know you, are probably full of shit.