Goloka (Sanskrit: गोलोक) or Goloka Vrindavan (IAST: Goloka Vṛndāvana) is the celestial abode of the Hindu god Krishna and his chief consort Radha. [1][2] In the Bhagavata Purana [3] and Garga Samhita, Krishna is portrayed as the highest person who resides in Goloka along with his consort Radha. [4]

Dec 28, 2017 · Goloka is said to be the highest loka (planet, world) in Vaikuntha spiritual sky. The presiding deity of Vaikuntha is said to be Lord Narayana, and presiding deity of Goloka is said to be Lord Krishna.

Goloka is the stage for Krishna's eternal lilas or pastimes, which are enacted perpetually in this transcendental realm. These pastimes include his playful interactions with the gopis (cowherd maidens), his childhood mischief, and his intimate exchanges with his devotees.

Aug 2, 2012 · This abode is referred to as Goloka. In the Brahma-saṁhitā it is beautifully described: Goloka eva nivasaty akhilātma-bhūtaḥ. The Lord resides eternally in His abode Goloka, yet He can be approached from this world, and to this end the Lord comes to manifest His real form, sac-cid-ānanda-vigraha.

In Hinduism, the concept of heaven is multifaceted and varies across different texts and traditions. The most common term for heaven in Hinduism is "Svarga" or "Swarga," but there are also several other realms considered heavenly. Here's a detailed look at how Hinduism describes heaven: Svarga Loka

Mar 6, 2013 · The devotees attain Goloka, the transcendental region above Vaikuṇṭha, according to the quality of rasa of the respective services. In reality that region is no other than Śvetadvīpa or “the White Island,” being exceedingly pure.

Nov 1, 2024 · Goloka, in Vaishnavism, is regarded as the highest spiritual realm, considered the abode of Lord Krishna. It is a transcendental realm where Krishna resides with His devotees, enjoying divine pastimes.

Apr 27, 2011 · The supreme abode of Lord Krishna, known as Goloka Vrndavana, is full of palaces made of touchstone. There are also trees, called “desire trees,” that supply any type of eatable upon demand, and there are cows, known as …

‘Goloka’ means ‘the world of light’ and not the world of cows. It is often mistaken. This light is all-pervading and extremely beautiful. Worlds below Goloka . It is the highest world below which other worlds are situated are: Vaikuṇṭha; Kailāsa; Svarga - heaven; Martya - world of mortals; Pātāla - nether-world; Extent of Goloka

This is Goloka the spiritual realm. Here in Krishna’s abode all water is nectar, every word is a song, and every step a dance. Far from formless, the spiritual world is the origin of all forms emanating from the supreme form Krishna. All forms here are eternal, fully conscious, and blissful.