Three ways to love him

This is an amazing article. It made my eyes tear up because it meant so much to me, and I found it in the greatest hour of need. It was almost as if it was written in order for me to read it-

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spirituality/vintage-wisdom/Three-ways-to-adore-Him/articleshow/6467476.cms\\

Basically, there are three ways to love Krishna- with affection, with sweet devotion, or as a friend.

His parents (the ones who raised him, not his biological ones) adored him. I feel that way towards Krishna sometimes, especially when I look at his swing on my altar. I swing baby Krishn's swing, and I can almost picture him smiling back at me. It's a joyful feeling. I want to leave the world and join Krishna so that I can be in that moment forever with him.

I also love him like his Radha did- with sweetness- how can you not love Krishna in such a way? Once you understand him, how can you not feel so attracted to his beauty, his grace? Krishna is the complete man- the ideal one. No man can compare, of course, and my heart won't accept any less.


Sometimes, I ask for his friendship. I want friends like Krishna in my life. He never abandons me, although it seems like he is testing me from time to time. However, I never ask him why I am facing these problems. Instead, I ask him to stand by me, like a good friend would, and to help me with my struggles- he is omnipresent and omnipotent. He's always mine. 

Krishna, When I am in trouble, when there is not the faintest trace of a single ray of hope, you appear to allay my doubts and fears; only You can grant liberation to those who seek nothing else but to be freed from worldly bondages after carrying out their worldly duties.