Haridasvarya Sri Govardhan

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There is also a view of Śrī Govardhana that he is the best of the devotees (dāsas) of the Lord. For this reason Shrimati Radharani herself addresses Govardhan as ‘Haridasvarya’ i.e. he is the best of the servants of Hari, because Govardhan not only serves Sri Hari but also his loved ones (cows, cowherd boys, gopis etc.) Are. For this reason, Acharyagana inspires us to ‘Goverdhanashraya’ to attain Krishna’s feet or to awaken attachment towards Krishna. Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami says that Govardhana is the gateway to the service of Radha-Krishna. By daily darshan, touch, praise, service of Giriraj, special divine affection for Krishna awakens in the heart of the seeker.