Kṛṣṇa - Most Beloved Personality
The search for a perfect object of love is the driving force of all existence. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that this search ends only when one discovers Kṛṣṇa. As the Supersoul situated in everyone's heart, Kṛṣṇa is the original friend and the ultimate shelter. Our affection for family, friends, or material possessions is actually a misplaced or reflected manifestation of our eternal love for Him. Realizing Kṛṣṇa as the "most beloved" changes one's entire vision of the cosmos—from a place of struggle to a place of relationship with the Supreme.
Supreme Object of Love
Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies that Kṛṣṇa is not a distant, abstract force but the most intimate Beloved of every living entity. The difference between a materialist and a devotee lies in this perception. To the devotee, God is the most beloved person, full of reciprocation. This relationship is intrinsic to life itself, whether one realizes it or not.
- Actually, our most Beloved Object is Krishna. Our love reposed on anything within our experience is due to our ultimate love for Krishna.
- In any form of life, we are related with Visnu, who is the most beloved, the Supersoul, son, friend and guru.
Kṛṣṇa's Most Beloved
While Kṛṣṇa is the beloved of all, He also has His own "most beloved." In the transcendental realm of Vṛndāvana, this position is held by Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. Although Kṛṣṇa is surrounded by thousands of gopīs, Rādhārāṇī stands supreme. This affection is so intense that even Her bathing place, Rādhā-kuṇḍa, is considered as dear to Kṛṣṇa as She is.
- 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.
- Why is Radha-kunda so exalted? The lake is so exalted because it belongs to Srimati Radharani, who is the most beloved object of Sri Krsna. Among all the gopis, She is the most beloved.
Reciprocity of Preaching
This loving exchange is reciprocal. One can become recognized as the "most beloved" servant of Kṛṣṇa by engaging in the service of preaching. Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently cites Bhagavad-gītā (18.69). to emphasize that simply carrying the message of Kṛṣṇa to others attracts the Lord's special attention. This service requires no payment or elaborate qualification—only the sincere desire to share Kṛṣṇa's message.
- 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.
Conclusion
To understand Kṛṣṇa as the "most beloved" is the perfection of consciousness. It realigns the living entity's purpose, moving them from the temporary love of matter to the eternal, blissful service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
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