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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
kama-lobhadayas ca ye[1] Too much attraction for sense gratification. This is called passion. And lobha: greediness, not satisfied. Now we are coming from a cottage, very nice cottage, self-sufficient; little land also, growing … 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
Srila Prabhupada: sthitam sattve prasidati[1] Everyone wants happiness, peace of mind. How it is possible? That is explained here: ceta etair anaviddham Everything is within the heart. So we are being [indistinct] by the rajas, … 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
Question Hare Krsna. Maharaj, Accept my most humble and respectful obediences, all glories to Srila Prabhupad. In my Ramayana reading, these questions came to me: There are several more, which would be sent later … … 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
