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Akroor Ghat

On the way from Vrindavan to Mathura, Lord Krishna revealed his divine form to Akrura in the waters of the Yamuna at this spot. This event gives Akroor Ghat its significance. It is also known as 'Brahmahrid.' Located between Mathura and Vrindavan, near the banks of the Yamuna, it is close to the Gopinath Temple. A fair is held here on Vaishakh Shukla Navami.

Is going to swarga the same as getting moksha?

The answer is no. In swarga, one can enjoy great pleasures. Swarga is a reward for good deeds done on earth. But after some time, you will have to take birth on earth again. Moksha means the permanent end of births and deaths.

विद्मा शरस्य पितरं पर्जन्यं भूरिधायसम् । विद्मो ष्वस्य मातरं पृथिवीं भूरिवर्पसम् ॥१॥ ज्याके परि णो नमाश्मानं तन्वं कृधि । वीडुर्वरीयोऽरातीरप द्वेषांस्या कृधि ॥२॥ वृक्षं यद्गावः परिषस्वजाना अनुस्फुरं शरमर्चन्त�....

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