The Love of the Gopis

My Dear Boys!

Accept My Love. Really there is no comparison to Gopis’ love. Gopis’ love stands alone above every other kind of devotion. When Krishna left Brindavan and went to Mathura (or Parthi), the agony of the Gopis was very great. Krishna coming to know of it sent Uddhava, His friend, to console them. When the Gopis saw Uddhava, they crowded around him and asked, "How is my Krishna? When is my Krishna coming?"

Uddhava said, “Krishna (or Sai) has sent me to give you some advice as to how you can realise the Atman who is pervading everywhere and thereby know that you and Krishna, who is Atman, are one, and that you have no reason to feel His separation. Krishna is within you. He is not merely a form. He is your own Atman." Listening to these words, the Gopis replied: "We do not want your philosophy. We are not at all interested in it. We want Krishna (Sai), the beautiful being whom we adore, love and worship. Without Him, we are utterly miserable. You can keep the knowledge of Atman for yourself. We will have nothing to do with it. We will have Him alone, our adored One."

Boys! Their hearts were aflame, their eyes were filled with tears and they were silent. In this Brindavan, there are no Gopis. They are not feeling like that. Your Sai Krishna is always with you. You are not realising this. What can I do? My dear Boys. Be Happy.

With Love and Blessings,

Sai Krishna. (7.1.76)