We are entering the sacred month of Purusottama, which comes once every three years and is said to be three times more potent than Kartik. During this month, devotees increase their chanting and hearing, and in particular they read Chapter 15 of the Bhagavad-gita, “Purusottama-yoga,” daily.
In a previous age during the Purusottama Month, Kaundinya Muni repeatedly chanted the following mantra every day throughout the sacred Adhika Masa:
govardhana dharam vande
gopalam gopa rupinam
gokulotsavam isanam
govindam gopika priyam
“I offer my respectful obeisances unto the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna, who lifted the Govardhana Hill. He is the maintainer and protector of the cows. He assumed the form of a cowherd boy and performed various transcendental pastimes. He is the great joy and grand festival of Gokula. He is the supreme controller and master of everything and everyone. He gives pleasure to the cows and the senses. He is the beloved of the cowherd damsels of Vrindavan.”
The scriptures state that by chanting this mantra thirty-three times every day with devotion during the Purusottama month, one will attain the mercy of Sri Purusottama (Sri Krishna), and attain the fulfillment of all their spiritual desires.
Hare Krishna.
Yours in service,
Giriraj Swami
