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July 4

Although Giriraja is nondifferent from the Supreme Lord, we should want to see Him specifically for the sake of developing our internal devotion—as Hari-dasa-varyo, the servant of the Lord. We should want to follow the principle that if we want the fulfillment of our desires, then we must worship the great devotee of the Lord and render service unto him. This verse from the Bhagavatam thus describes how Giriraja is actually rendering service to the Lord by assisting Him in His pastimes:
“Of all the devotees, this Govardhana Hill is the best! O my friends, this hill supplies Krsna and Balarama, along with Their calves, cows and cowherd friends, with all kinds of necessities— water for drinking, very soft grass, caves, fruits, flowers and vegetables. In this way the hill offers respects to the Lord. Being touched by the lotus feet of Krsna and Balarama, Govardhana Hill appears very jubilant.” (Bhäg. 10.21.18)
(LFD Vol 3, Learning Devotion from Giriräja, Pg 412)