The Appearance Day of Great Vaishnav brings the same nourishment as sunrise does to plants. Their presence enhances the bliss of those dedicated to spiritual study, lifting them into sublime… Continue reading The Divine Presence: A Tribute to Bhaktivinoda Thakur
Author: Gopinath
Jiva Goswami: A Journey Through Divine Teachings and Life Events
Introduction On the auspicious occasion of Jiva Goswami’s Appearance Day, we delve into the profound impact of his life, which serves as a guiding light for devotees everywhere. The appearance… Continue reading Jiva Goswami: A Journey Through Divine Teachings and Life Events
Divine Sacrifice and Surrender: The Story of Lord Vamanadeva and Bali Maharaja
Introduction: The tale of Lord Vamanadeva and Bali Maharaja from the Srimad Bhagavatam’s 8th Canto, Chapter 18, epitomizes devotion, sacrifice, and the divine play of the Supreme Lord. This timeless… Continue reading Divine Sacrifice and Surrender: The Story of Lord Vamanadeva and Bali Maharaja
SRI GAURI DAS PANDIT & MAHAPRABHU
subalo yah priya-śresthah sa gaurīdāsa-panditah” In Vraja, Gauri Das Pandit was Subala, one of the twelve Gopalas.” (Gaura-ganoddeśa-dīpikā 128) Gauri Das Pandit was very fortunate, as he was one of… Continue reading SRI GAURI DAS PANDIT & MAHAPRABHU
Shri Radhashtami
The following discourse was spoken by Srila Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada in the Sarasvata Natya-mandira, Sri Gaudiya Matha, at 6:00 pm in the evening of Sri Radhastami, September 19th, 1931) There… Continue reading Shri Radhashtami
SRI RUPA GOSWAMI & GOVINDAJI
śrī-rūpa-mañjarī khyātā yāsīd vṛndāvane purā sādya rūpākhya-gosvāmī bhūtvā prakațatām iyāt She who was known as Rupa Manjari in Vrindavan has now appeared as Rupa Goswami.” (Gaura-ganoddeśa-dīpikā 180) Lalita is chief… Continue reading SRI RUPA GOSWAMI & GOVINDAJI
The Appearance Day of Lord Krishna
When Vasudev was taking the jewel-like Krishna from Kamsa’s prison in Mathura to Nanda’s house in Vraja, māyā spread an illusory covering everywhere. Even mother Yasoda saw the child who… Continue reading The Appearance Day of Lord Krishna
Shudda Sattva Murti : Lord Balaram
śuddha-sattva-mūrti prabhu dharena karunāyaye-vigrahe sabāra prakāśa sulīlāya His form is completely spiritual, and He manifests it only by His mercy. All the activities in this material world are conducted within… Continue reading Shudda Sattva Murti : Lord Balaram
Radha -Govinda Jhulan Yatra
The jhulan yatra (swing pastime) of Sri Radha Govinda takes place in Vrindavan during the rainy season of Sravana month (July – August). As Lord Krsna enjoyed the pastimes with… Continue reading Radha -Govinda Jhulan Yatra
The Disappearance of Srila Sridhar Maharaj
Last Friday, on 12th August 1988 on amavasya-tithi at 5:48 am in the morning – the principal stalwart personality, dear associate and follower of Nitya-lila Pravista Prabhupada 108 Sri Srimad… Continue reading The Disappearance of Srila Sridhar Maharaj