Ghatotkaca, puranic
1) General. Ghatotkaca, son of Bhimasena played a very important part in the story of Mahabharata. He was, from his very birth, a staunch friend and ally of the Pandavas. He courted a hero’s death in … Read More
ISKCON, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness
ISKCON, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, is a global spiritual organization founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, also known as Srila Prabhupada. While some people may hold different perspectives and opinions … Read More
Astakaliya lila smarana, by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada
“There is no doubt that what you have learned about aṣṭakālīya līlā-smaraṇa from the vaiṣṇavas in Vrindavan is praiseworthy, but this subject matter is not to be understood while one is full of anarthas. These matters … Read More
HH Kadamba Kanana Swami Departs
Dear Devotees On Thursday 9th March at 12.06pm, under the gaze of Śrī Giriraja, in the holy land of Śrī Vṛndāvana dhāma, in the loving company of his spiritual master and the vaisnavas, with a resounding … Read More
Mañjarīs’ Service and Krishna’s Agitation
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(Niśānta-līḷā (4:24 a.m.—5:36 a.m.) Ascertaining that Rādhā and Krishna were awake, the mañjarīs fearlessly opened the door and quietly entered the bed chamber[1]. The mañjarīs beheld Rādhā-Mādhava wrapped in a deep embrace as They … Read More
Śrī Krishna, the Crest-Jewel of Relishers
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Rādhā said[1], “O playful one, Your erotic pastimes have caused My clothes and ornaments to fall off and scatter. My sakhīs have not come yet, so why don’t You quickly dress Me as before? Apply … Read More
8 Mar 2023 We Pratipat
Caitra (Visnu) Masa, Gaurabda 537 GCal 11, Build 5 Santo Domingo [Dominican Republic] (18N28 69W54, -4:00) DATE TITHI PAKSA NAKSATRA FAST ——————————————————————————– 8 Mar 2023 We Pratipat K Uttara-phalguni First … Read More
Yogapitha (Birth place of Lord Gauranga)
Yogapitha (Birth place of Lord Gauranga) Yogapitha The appearance place of the Lord is known as Yoga Pitha, and is situated at the very center of Mayapur. “Yoga” means connection, “Yoga Pitha” means the place where … Read More
Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s Victory Over the Mayavadis at Benares
Desiring to drown everyone in the flood of love of God, Lord Caitanya made a special effort to capture misinformed impersonalists. In 1486 CE, Lord Krishna appeared in West Bengal as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Though … Read More
Lord Caitanya Visits Vrindavana
From Back to Godhead By Lokanath Swami Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was always absorbed in thoughts of Sri Vrindavan, often enquiring in a deep devotional mood, “Where is Vrindavan?” On several occasions, His devotees, fearing separation from … Read More
Radha Flushed With Boundless Joy
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Śrī Hari’s handsome face, framed by fickle locks of hair and fragrant as a lotus flower, was beautified with makara earrings, a gentle smile and eyes indolent with pleasure. Lotus-eyed Rādhā became eager to enjoy … Read More
