Becoming Most Beloved to Kṛṣṇa
In the material world, everyone seeks to be loved, but this desire is often frustrated. However, in spiritual life, the opportunity to become the "most beloved" of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is open to everyone. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that Kṛṣṇa is not an impersonal void but a Person who reciprocates with His devotees. While He is the neutral Supersoul for the general mass of living entities, He becomes rightfully possessive and affectionate toward those who actively serve Him. The path to capturing Kṛṣṇa's heart is clearly defined in the scriptures and through the examples of great souls.
Preacher is Most Dear
The most direct method to become dear to Kṛṣṇa is stated by the Lord Himself in the Bhagavad-gītā (18.69): na ca tasmān manuṣyeṣu kaścin me priya-kṛttamaḥ. Kṛṣṇa declares that no one is more dear to Him than the one who spreads His message to the devotees. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that this service requires no material wealth or qualifications—only the sincerity to carry the message. By taking the risk to preach, the devotee attracts the Lord's intimate attention.
- Where is my difficulty? Haven't got to pay you something. I simply carry the message of Krsna. And Krsna says, na ca tasman manusyesu kascin me priya (BG 18.69). - He's My most beloved person, who does this thing.
- The bona fide spiritual master who happens to meet the sincere devotee should be accepted as the most confidential and beloved representative of the Lord.
Example of Rādhārāṇī
The highest perfection of becoming beloved to Kṛṣṇa is seen in Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. Her love is completely devoid of personal interest; Her sole motivation is Kṛṣṇa's pleasure. Because She gives Her body, mind, and soul entirely for His satisfaction, Kṛṣṇa accepts Her as His "most beloved." This mood of selfless service is the summit of spiritual attainment. Even Her abode, Rādhā-kuṇḍa, shares this status because it is nondifferent from Her.
- My happiness is in the service of Krsna, and Krsna's happiness is in union with Me. For this reason, I give My body in charity to the lotus feet of Krsna, who accepts Me as His loved one and calls Me His most beloved.
- Just as Srimati Radharani is dear to the Supreme Lord Krsna (Visnu), so Her bathing place (Radha-kunda) is equally dear to Krsna. Among all the gopis, She alone stands supreme as the Lord's most beloved.
Obedience and Good Behavior
Becoming beloved is also a matter of character and obedience. Śrīla Prabhupāda cites the example of Nārada Muni, who is described as the "most beloved son of Brahmā." Why? Because of his "good behavior, obedience, meekness and readiness to render service." This principle applies universally: a servant who is obedient and ready to execute the will of the master naturally becomes the favorite. In Kṛṣṇa consciousness, strictly following the orders of the spiritual master is the practical application of this principle.
- Narada is described here as the most beloved son of Brahma because of good behavior, obedience, meekness and readiness to render service unto the father.
- Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura writes in his Anubhasya - In the Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika (203) it is said, Bhagavata Acarya compiled a book entitled Krsna-prema-tarangini, and he was the most beloved devotee of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
Conclusion
Becoming the most beloved of Kṛṣṇa is not an unattainable dream reserved for a select few. It is the constitutional right of every living entity, accessible through the process of bhakti-yoga. By cultivating the qualities of obedience, engaging in the mission of preaching, and following the mood of selfless service exemplified by Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, any devotee can attract the mercy of the Lord and establish an eternal, loving relationship with Him.
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