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Yajna Sthani and Bhatrol

Yajna Sthani is where the wives of the brahmanas fed Krishna and Balarama. It is close to Akrura Ghat. This place is located halfway between Vrindavana and Mathura, in the middle of some fields.

There is a temple here. The Deities in this temple are called Radha Bhatrol-bihari. The pujaris in this temple are friendly. Bhatrol is the place where the wives of the brahmanas gave bhat. Bhat means “food.”

“The morning passed, and the cowherd boys were very hungry because they had not eaten breakfast. They immediately approached Krishna and Balarama and said. ‘Dear Krishna and Balarama, You are both all-powerful; You can kill many demons, but today we are much afflicted with hunger, and this is disturbing us. Please arrange for something that will mitigate our hunger.’

“Requested in this was by Their friends, Lord Krishna and Balarama immediately showed compassion on certain wives of brahmanas who were performing sacrifices. These wives were great devotees of the Lord, and Krishna took this opportunity to bless them. He said, ‘My dear friends, please go to the house of the brahmanas nearby. They are now engaged in performing Vedic sacrifices known as angirasa, for they desire elevation to the heavenly planets. All of you please go to them’

“The cowherd boys went to see these brahmanas who were performing sacrifices. Because these brahmanas were furtive workers they would not give charity to the cowherd boys.

“When the boys saw that the brahmanas would not speak to them, they became very disappointed. They returned to Lord Krishna and Balarama and explained everything that had happened. After hearing their statements, the Supreme Personality began to smile. He told them that they should not be sorry for being refused by the brahmanas because that is the way of begging. He convinced them that while one is engaged in collecting or begging, one should not think that he will be successful everywhere. He may be unsuccessful in some places, but that should not be cause for disappointment. Lord Krishna then asked all the boys to go again, but this time to the wives of those brahmanas engaged in sacrifices. He also informed them that these wives were great devotees. They are always absorbed in thinking of Us. Go there and ask for some food in My name and the name of Balarama, and I am sure that they will deliver you as much food as you desire.’

“Carrying out Krishna’s order the boys went to the wives of the brahmanas. Immediately upon hearing the request of the cowherd boys the wives of the brahmanas became anxious for Krishna and Balarama. Their reactions were spontaneous. They did not have to be convinced of the importance of Krishna and Balarama; immediately upon hearing Their names, they became very anxious to see Them. Being advanced by thinking of Krishna constantly, they were performing the greatest form of mystic meditation. All the wives then became very busily engaged in filling up different pots with nice foodstuff. Due to the performance of the sacrifice, the various food was all very palatable. After collecting a feast, they prepared to go to Krishna, their most lovable object, exactly in the way rivers flow to the sea.” (Krishna Book,
23).

How To Get Here This place is about half a km from Akrura Ghata, in the middle of a field, on top of a small hill. You can see this temple to your left when you arrive at Akrura Ghata.

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