The discovery of Radha Kunda by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu On the eighth day of the waning phase of the Damodara month the discovery of Radha Kunda by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is celebrated by the residents. Bathing … Read More
Krishna’s two paternal uncles (Urjanya and Rajanya) Sri Krishna’s father, Sri Nanda Maharaja, has two paternal uncles named Urjanya and Rajanya. They are both cowherd men by occupation. Nanda Maharaja paternal aunt (Suverjana) Suverjana, who is … Read More
In Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu it is written that the devotee in raga-marga is situated in two kinds of service at the same time – in his sadhana-deha and in his siddha-deha. seva sadhaka-rupena siddha-rupena catra hi tad-bhava-lipsuna karya … Read More
Sri Purnachandra Gosvami is a member of the family that perform seva in Radha Damodara Temple under the guidance of his elder brother, present sevaite Acharya Sri Kanik Prasad Gosvami. Question: “Since when your family … Read More
When Balarāma saw this extraordinary exchange of affection between the cows and the calves and between the fathers and their children – when neither the calves nor the children needed so much care – He … Read More
Peacock pastimes 1 On this hill behind us we find the place called Mayur kutir. So many beautiful lila took place here. It is the place where Radha and Krishna would dance as peacocks. This act … Read More
Bhagavan Sri Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, He is transcendental and His katha (descriptions of His glories and pastimes) is very powerful. Of all types of such katha, the katha of His servants is … Read More
Krishna’s paternal grandfather (Parjanya) The name of Sri Krishna’s paternal grandfather is Parjanya[1] because he showers torrents of auspicious nectar. His bodily complexion resembles molten gold and both his hair and clothing are of white colour. … Read More
In this month Krishna told the gopis of Vrindavana, na paraye ‘ham niravadya-samyujam sva-sadhu-krtyam vibudhayusapi vah ya mabhajan durjara-geha-srnkhalah samvrscya tad vah pratiyatu sadhuna “I am not able to repay My debt for your spotless service, … Read More
When the cows were running down from the top of Govardhana Hill, the men who were taking care of them tried to stop them. Older cows are taken care of by the men, and the calves … Read More
An introduction to aparahna-lila (the afternoon pastime) is given by Govinda-lilamrta: sri radham prapta-geham nija-ramana-krte klrpta nanopaharam susnatam ramya-vesam priya-mukha-kamalaloka-purna- pramodam sri krishnam caivaparahne vrajam anucalitam dhenu-vrndair vayasyai sri radhaloka-trptam pitr-mukha-militam matr-mrstam smarami (22) I remember … Read More
Question Why should we refrain from singing the Maha Mantra after singing to Lord Nrsimha? Answer In some temples you hear that devotees mix songs that have nothing to do one with the others … Read More
Although, Krishna is Bhagavan, although He is atmarama (taking pleasure within) and aptakam (fully satisfied), in this month He became inspired by the beauty of the Vrindavana forest. There, in the middle of the night, He … Read More
The brothers of Krishna, the Crown Prince of Vraja; His friends, servants and so forth, and His beloved gopis are all respected by Him. Sri Krishna’s paternal and maternal grandfathers, the brahmanas and other such elders … Read More
