Question Manonatha Maharaj, please accept my humble obeisances. What is the significance of the number 16? Why are we instructed to chant 16 rounds of Japamala and not some other number? B. Divya Answer Dear … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 26-30) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 26 purna-prema-rasamritakshaya-nidhih praudha-priti-mayaih payobhir atala-sparso ‘nukampa-kshama- vatsalya-pranayanuraga- madhuralapadi-kallolavan hri-lakshmi-suvidagdhatadi- tatini-srenibhir alingitah syamananda-maharnavo disatu nah purno mano-dohadam He is … Read More
Arjuna’s Vow In the twilight of the evening Arjuna was returning to the camp. Suddenly he felt agitated and in a voice broken with emotion he said to his friend Govinda: “Why, O Keshava, is my … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 21-25) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 21 atha trailokya-sobha-nidhih yat-padabja-paraga-ragi- hridayas tivranuraga janah sri-krishna-pratimurti-sesha-nilayah kshma-mandale sarvatah asan kirtana-nartanadi-rasikah sa-prema-seva-paras tam gopi sa-nitanta-bhakti- sukhadam karshnim … Read More
That year the rainy season had been particularly terrible: the monsoons had blown with unprecedented fury. Autumn, with its warm sun and its quiet days, was welcomed with joy by all. The Pandavas took advantage of … Read More
Jayadratha Closes The Breach Shining as a thunderbolt and causing thunder on impact with the ground, Abhimanyu’s chariot darted towards the Kaurava militias; an impressive procession of heroes followed him closely. And as easily as a … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 16-20) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 16 netrananda-kisora-hari- murajid-damodara-sri-hari- sri-gopi-bala-ratna-mathura-mukha- sva-grava-khandani yah loke ‘smin prakatany amuni kritavams tejo-‘nkitany atmanas tam karshnim dyu-manim bhaje bhava- … Read More
Krishna inventing the word mata One nurse, brimming with maternal affection, tested Krishna’s speaking ability. She said, “Can you say the names of Your parents?” Krishna answered with distinct, softly spoken words. Then to everyone’s amazement … Read More
Radharani calls him Syamananda Once at night while sitting in his bhajan kutir, Duhkhi Krishna Dasa was deeply absorbed in remembering the sweetest pastimes of Sri Sri Radha Krishna during the eight periods of the day[1]. … Read More
The Thirteenth Day – Abhimanyu The thirteenth day of the most catastrophic war ever fought corresponded to the third since Bhishma had fallen and Drona had assumed command. The sacred place of Kurukshetra, where in the … Read More
After a few months, the saint Lomasa left. A short time later, the Pandavas also decided to leave the peaks of the Himalayas and descend into the valley to return to Kamyaka. As always, on the … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 11-15) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 11 magnam ghora-su-dustare ‘khila- janam samsara-varamnidhau paravara-gamagama-vyasanitam uddhatu-kamo gatah krishna-prema-vahitram avirakarod yah karnadharah svayam sandranugraha-murtaye bhagavate tasmai namah … Read More
In that splendid and healthy mountain scenery, Draupadi rediscovered the serenity that was typical of her character. One day, she found a wonderful lotus flower with an intoxicating and very sweet scent, and she wished she … Read More
The Fall of Bhagadatta Much of Bhagadatta’s strength was represented by Supratika, his elephant, huge and very strong, with the ferocious temperament of a lion and who had never been forced to retreat in combat; alone … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 6-10) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 6 santa brahma-rasamburasim iha yam jananti subhrasaya yam su-prema-rasojjvalas ca parama-premaspadam kovidah maya-mohita-manasas ca yam ami ajna janah … Read More
Sweeping Sevakunja everyday Krishna dasa felt that his life had become successful. As he swept, tears flowed from his eyes. Sometimes he would loudly chant the names of Radha Govinda and sometimes he would become inert … Read More
Balarama’s two wives, Varuni Devi and Revati Devi, appeared during Lord Caitanya’s pastimes as Vasudha Devi and Jahnavi Devi, the two dear wives of Nityananda, and the daughters of the great personality Sri Surya Dasa. … Read More
The Twelfth Day And even before the hostilities began again, the samsaptakas went to the enemy camp, and called for Arjuna in a loud voice, giving him the solemn challenge. Then they went to take up … Read More
Dhristadyumna Is Appointed Commander The sun was setting when Krishna, having rested, informed the allied kings, who in the meantime had become very anxious, about what had happened in Hastinapura. “I tried to make him think,” … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 1-5) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 1 sandrananda-nidhih prasada- jaladhis trailokya-sobha-nidhih purna-prema-rasamritakshaya- nidhih saubhagya-lakshmi-nidhih santaptaika-maha-nidhir drava-nidhih karunya-lila-nidhih syamananda-kala-nidhir vijayate madhurya-sampan-nidhih Glory to Sri Syamananda, who … Read More
