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
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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
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
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
GURU TATTVA: SERVICE TO THE SPIRITUAL MASTER
Speaking for the benefit of all humanity, Lord Sri Krishna explained to Uddhava, his dearest companion, how guru is non-different from Himself: ācāryam mām vijānīyān nāvamanyeta karhicit na martya buddhyāsüyeta… Continue reading GURU TATTVA: SERVICE TO THE SPIRITUAL MASTER
SURRENDER TO THE HOLY NAME
The intrinsic qualities needed for practicing the path of devotion in the present age of quarrel (kali-yuga) is to surrender to the previous teachers (guru-paramparā) without hypocrisy and to chant… Continue reading SURRENDER TO THE HOLY NAME
Krishna’s mercy descends only through the Vaishnavas
Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura, a nitya-siddha (eternal associate) of the Lord, instructs the devotees to pray To Mahaprabhu. He says that we should seek shelter in the shade of a Vaishnava’s… Continue reading Krishna’s mercy descends only through the Vaishnavas