Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami
From the book “Sri Vraja-maṇḍala-parikramā”:
The Vrajavāsīs used to drink the pure and sweet water of this pond, and the gopa-ramaṇīs would come here to fetch water. Therefore, this pond is also known as Panaghaṭa-kuṇḍa. A panaghaṭa is a place from which water is taken, like a well, river or pond. Kṛṣṇa would come to Panaghaṭa to meet with the gopīs, and they too would eagerly make their way here to meet Kṛṣṇa. While drawing water, they would become so absorbed in looking at Kṛṣṇa that they were unaware whether or not they had filled their pots. The pot of their hearts, however, would at once become filled with their beloved.
There is also another deep secret behind Panaghaṭa. The gopīs would come here remembering Kṛṣṇa’s promise, or pana: “I will certainly meet you there.” To fulfil His promise, Kṛṣṇa ensured that He was present here, waiting for them. Thus the pana (keeping of one’s promise or drawing of water) of both Kṛṣṇa and the gopīs would be fulfilled here. This is the other reason why this place is known as Panaghaṭa.
Rajashekhara Dasa
From the book “Chaurasi-kosa Vraja Mandala Parikrama”:
Yashoda Mayi used this kunda for providing drinking water to Krishna and Balarama while they were taking Their meals. The word ‘pani’ means ‘water’ and ‘hari’ means ‘to take away’. This kunda is situated in a forest grove and there is a small temple here containing Deities of Radha and Krishna.
