Visakha Sri Visakha is in her fresh blooming youth and is the personification of the highest auspiciousness. She is a priya-narma-sakhi and is proficient in all areas. She gives faultless and useful advice and is highly … Read More
The elephant Gajendra The following article is based on notes I made while preparing for Srimad Bhagavatam class here in Sridhama Mayapur India. “Now, fully desiring release from material life, I offer my respectful … Read More
It’s lila that counts What’s in the books is the meditation on nama, rupa, guna, and lila. It’s the lila that puts you into the Spiritual Goloka consciousness, for the lilas include nama, rupa and guna. … Read More
Hanuman Speaks to Sita Hanuman began to tell the story of Sita from the very beginning, from the moment of her birth, when she was adopted by Janaka, and then the story of Rama. Amazed, … Read More
The Navagraha The word Navagraha means “nine planets” (nava= nine, graha=planets). They are: Surya: the Sun Chandra: the Moon Mangala: Mars Budha: Mercury Brihaspati: Jupiter Sukra: Venus Sani: Saturn Rahu: A dark planet Ketu: … Read More
Remember Their lotus feet At first I tried to in vision Krishna’s feet by mentally looking at the Dieties lotus feet, but the thoughts couldn’t endure. The mind would easily drift off and I’d find myself … Read More
Trijata’s Dream Suddenly, a voice stopped them. It was Trijata’s voice, a Rakshasi respected as a sorceress with great divinatory powers. “That’s enough. Stop it!” she said aloud. “Don’t threaten Sita. Don’t try to scare her. … Read More
Mayapur is the holy land of Lord Caitanya’s birth place. It is the World headquarters of ISKCON and home of over 5000 devotees from all over the world. It is situated along the banks of the … Read More
Today is Mithuna Sankranti, which means that the Sun entered into the celestial area of Mithuna (Gemini). According to the calendar I have, it happened at 8:05 of Caribbean time. Mithuna is the third zodiac of … Read More
Record your japa A nice idea to keep quality control with your Japa is to record them. Change the breathing pattern. Remember, you are doing this to please Radha Govinda. You can imagine They are … Read More
Ravana Visiting Sita While he was absorbed in that meditation, Hanuman saw in the distance Ravana walking towards them. Surrounded by his most trusted ministers, Ravana walked with a proud and determined step. Hanuman hid behind … Read More
Now this Arjunacarya…that’s a very nice story. When he was writing commentaries, oh, he thought, “How is that Lord will come Himself and deliver the goods? Oh, it is not possible. He might be sending through … Read More
Question Dear Guru Maharaj, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to You and Srila Prabhupada The Srimad-Bhagavatam talks about Krsna having marks on His feet. Does Krsna really have these marks on the bottom of … Read More
Not only just 16 rounds After Tulasi Puja, a nice set of 16 rounds or more of quality Japa. This means articulate pronunciation of the holy names for the pleasure of the Divine Couple. Quality Japa … Read More
Let us listen to another interesting conversation between the divine couple told by Sri Chakrapani. Radha says, “Who is that at the dead of night?” Krishna says, “I am Keshava.” Radha says, “Keshava is … Read More
