According to the Premavilāsa, when Mahaprabhu passed through Kānāir Nāțaśālā, as He was dancing ecstatically in kirtan, He began to call out the name Narottama. When Nityananda asked Him why… Continue reading MAHAPRABHU DEPOSITS PREMA FOR NAROTTAM DAS THAKUR
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GIRIRAJ GOVARDHAN: THE BEST OF THE LORD’S SERVANTS
With many charming jewel boulders, the mountain named Govardhana offers a sitting place for Lord Krsna. With the cooing of many birds Govardhana offers Lord Krsna a welcome. With its… Continue reading GIRIRAJ GOVARDHAN: THE BEST OF THE LORD’S SERVANTS
GLORIES OF SRILA RASIKANANDA DAS GOSWAMI
One day, Srila Rasikanada Goswami, who was also known as Rasika Murari, was meditating in a solitary place, anxious to find a spiritual master who could give him sufficient spiritual… Continue reading GLORIES OF SRILA RASIKANANDA DAS GOSWAMI
SRI RAGHUNANDAN THAKUR & GOPINATH
vyūhas trtīyah pradyumnah priya-narma-sakho’bhavatcakre līlā-sahāyam yo rādhā-mādhavayor vraje śrī-caitanyadvaita-tanuh sa eva raghunandanah The third member of the catur-vyūha, Pradyumna, took part in Radha Madhava’s lila in Vraja as Krishna’s intimate… Continue reading SRI RAGHUNANDAN THAKUR & GOPINATH
SEE GOD WITH YOUR SOUL’S EYES
“The rational man can hardly conceive of or believe in Krishna [God] and His lila [divine or transcendental activities or pastimes), but as man’s spiritual vision improves, he sees Krishna… Continue reading SEE GOD WITH YOUR SOUL’S EYES
The Divine Presence: A Tribute to Bhaktivinoda Thakur
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
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