Sri Gandharvika Giridhari Jiu

For a week now Sri Gandharvika Giridhari Jiu have become a part of our home and lives.  Here are some pictures! We cannot decide who looks more beautiful bringing us to meditate on the beautiful conversation that happened between Suka and Sari as described in Chapter 17, Madhya Lila of Sri Caitanya Caritamrita and we, like them, came to the conclusion that both look the best together!

When a male and female parrot appeared on the branches of a tree, the Lord saw them and wanted to hear them speak.

CC Madhya 17.209: Both parrots flew onto the hand of the Lord and began to chant the transcendental qualities of Krsna, and the Lord listened to them.

CC Madhya 17.210: The male parrot sang, "The glorification of Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is beneficial to everyone in the universe. His beauty is victorious over the gopīs of Vṛndāvana, and it subdues their patience. His pastimes astound the goddess of fortune, and His bodily strength turns Govardhana Hill into a small toy like a ball. His spotless qualities are unlimited, and His behavior satisfies everyone. Lord Kṛṣṇa is attractive to everyone. Oh, may our Lord maintain the whole universe!"

CC Madhya 17.211: After hearing this description of Lord Krsna from the male parrot, the female parrot began to recite a description of Srimati  Rādhārāṇī.

CC Madhya 17.212: The female parrot said, "Srimati Rādhārāṇī's affection, Her exquisite beauty and good behavior, Her artistic dancing and chanting and Her poetic compositions are all so attractive that they attract the mind of Krsna who attracts the mind of everyone in the universe."

CC Madhya 17.213: Thereafter the male parrot said, "Krsna is the enchanter of the mind of Cupid." He then began to recite another verse.

CC Madhya 17.214: The male parrot then said, "My dear Sari [female parrot], Sri Krsna carries a flute and enchants the hearts of all women throughout the universe. He is specifically the enjoyer of the beautiful gopīs, and He is the enchanter of Cupid also. Let Him be glorified!"

CC Madhya 17.215: Then the female parrot began to speak jokingly to the male parrot, and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was struck with wonderful ecstatic love to hear her speak.

CC Madhya 17.216: The female parrot said, "When Lord Sri Krsna is with Rādhārāṇī, He is the enchanter of Cupid; otherwise, when He is alone, He Himself is enchanted by erotic feelings even though He enchants the whole universe."

CC Madhya 17.217: Both parrots then flew onto a tree branch, and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu began to watch the dancing of the peacocks with curiosity.