BIRTH OF SHRI GOKULESHJI

Shri Vitthalnathji went to Jatipura after celebrating Rathyatra utsav. At the time of departure for Jatipura (near Mathura) he told to his daughter Shobhabetiji that supernatural and divine child would be born so perform Arati. Shri Gokuleshji the fourth son of Shri Vitthalnathji was born at Adel (near Prayag) on the seventh day of the bright half of the month Magsara in V.S. 1608 (1512 A.D.)

At that time Shobhabetiji performed Arati. The disciple of Shri Vallabhacharyaji named Krishnadasi was present there. She told delightfully "Mera Gokulnath Aya" This was the day of ecstasy for all the people of Adel. A messenger was sent to Jatipura.

The messenger reached Jatipura on foot after several days to convey this auspicious information to Shri Vitthalnathji. He broke this auspicious news to Shri Vitthalnathji. Hearing this happy news Shri Vitthalnathji was very much pleased and he at once took out the precious pearl "necklace" from his neck and gave it as present to the messenger for bringing auspicious news.
After that the same auspicious news was given to Shri Goverdhandharan, Shrinathjibava. Hearing this auspicious news Shri Goverdhandharan became very happy and told him what he would give to him as a present. Then Shri Vitthalnathji said "The Lord ! you are all in all to me. Whatever I have is your's I will give to your Lordship whatever your holiness wishes to have from me".
Then Shri Goverdhandharan asked for the precious golden bangles (kada) worn by him with love and affection he took out these kada from his hands and gave them to the lord. He then took his leave for going to Adel.