Puranic Time and the Archaeological Record
By Drutakarma Dasa Providing a strong challenge to established academic perception and methodology, Drutakarma Dasa presents the Vaisnava Hindu worldview on the fundamental concepts to the approach to and interpretation of the archaeological record. His … Read More
Why is Bhima considered the strongest warrior of the Mahabharata?
Bhima is considered physically stongest warrior of the Mahabharata. He had approximately power of 10,000 elephant. He was naturally strong since his birth due to boon of the deity vayu. Once , he was fallen down … Read More
Cintaharana Ghata (Mahavana)
There is a famous Shiva-linga located at this ghata known as Chinteshwara Mahadeva, that is said to have been made from ten thousand smaller lingas all fused together. There is also a temple commemorating the famous … Read More
The sad-garbhas (re-born as the six sons of Devaki)
“Formerly an asura named Kālanemi had six sons, named Haṁsa, Suvikrama, Krātha, Damana, Ripurmardana and Krodhahantā. They were known as the ṣaḍ-garbhas, or six garbhas, and they were all equally powerful and expert in military … Read More
The Minnow-Like Eyes of the Sakhīs Cavorted in the Currents of Charm and Beauty
posted in: English, Vrindavana (Vrajamandala)
0
The roosters woke up, craned their necks, flapped their wings and crowed five or six times. Rādhā felt distressed at their noise. Their crowing had stopped Her from embracing Krishna, so Rādhā angrily cursed them. “Hey … Read More
Jagannatha dasa Babaji Maharaja’s disappearance day
An improved new version of this article can be found here: https://girirajswami.com/blog/?p=17004 HH Giriraj Swami: In this new version, I also speak about Tamal Krishna Goswami, who departed on Jagannatha dasa Babaji’s disappearance day. (Bhaktivedanta … Read More
Srila Gaurakisora dasa Babaji’s Disappearance Day
Today is the disappearance day of Srila Gaurakisora dasa Babaji Maharaja. Srila Gaurakisora dasa Babaji was a great devotee—a maha-bhagavata. He was a disciple of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura and was very renounced. Earlier, he … Read More
Vaisnava, therefore, will have no politics
“Vaisnava, therefore, will have no politics. Politics means planning for one’s own happiness. That is politics. So in our society there should be no diplomacy, no politics. Everyone should be eager how to do good to … Read More
You Are the Knower of Time, the Destroyer of All Suffering
posted in: English, Vrindavana (Vrajamandala)
0
The male parrots speak to Krishna The male parrots, eager to please sleepy Krishna, tried to wake Him by making sweet sounds and speaking many beautiful, cheerful words to satisfy the mind and heart like … Read More
Lord Krishna enchants the world, but……
“Lord Krishna enchants the world, but Sri Radha enchants even Him. Therefore She is the supreme goddess of all. Sri Radha is the full power, and Lord Krishna is the possessor of full power. The … Read More
Your Ornaments Fell Off During the Battle of Love
posted in: English, Vrindavana (Vrajamandala)
0
Female Parrots speak to Rādhā “O Rādhe! Have You forgotten all respect and family reputation? You should not be lying here! Stop sleeping, which deprives You of amorous delights and quickly get up. Just see … Read More
Intelligent persons who take shelter of beautiful Vrndavana’s opulent vines
Intelligent persons who take shelter of beautiful Vrndavana’s opulent vines melting with motherly love, and throw far away the idea that they are material, become supremely successful, both in this life and also after death.” (Prabhodananda … Read More
Hari’s Hands Trembled and the Lines Became Crooked
posted in: English, Vrindavana (Vrajamandala)
0
Krishna took a brilliant necklace from the hand of Ruci-mañjarī and hung it on Rādhā’s chest. Rādhā commented proudly, “You have removed the sandalwood paste and bodice from My breasts. Without replacing them, why have … Read More
