King Sura, of the Vrishni lineage, had a son named Vasudeva and a daughter named Pritha. His cousin Kuntibhoja, on the other hand, had not been able to have children, so Sura decided to give him … Read More
Parasurama The day was beautiful and the sun was high in the sky. Everything seemed to express happiness and absence of problems. Sita and Rama, contemplating each other, were talking about a thousand things. But even … Read More
The favorable circumstances for bhakti are described in Srimad-Bhagavatam (2.9.36): etavad eva jijnasyam tattva-jijnasunatmanah anvaya-vyatirekabhyam yat syat sarvatra sarvada He who seeks to know the Absolute Truth, the Divine and Supreme Person, must on every occasion, … Read More
Sita and Rama’s Marriage The news of what had happened soon reached Ayodhya. Dasaratha was delighted that his son was marrying the beautiful and chaste Sita, world famous for her qualities, and was also delighted to … Read More
Time passed. The three children grew up loved by all, and especially by their uncle Bhishma, who treated them as if they were his own children. When the princes reached marriageable age, Bhishma was concerned about … Read More
Rama Sees Sita For The First Time A few days after their departure they entered Mithila, which was decorated and pervaded by a great air of celebration. Visvamitra immediately led them to King Janaka’s sacrificial arena … Read More
Arjuna asked: “What happens to him who begins the path of liberation and for some reason does not reach the goal? Is he deprived of all success and perishes like a lonely cloud?” The Supreme Personality … Read More
Story Of Ahalya The two princes willingly accepted the proposal, and so they set out again. Passing through fabulous forests, crossing fresh and uncontaminated rivers and streams, they spoke of ancient stories of sages and Devas. … Read More
The Battle With The Demons Maricha and Subahu. During the journey the three arrived at the hermitage of Vamadeva, and Visvamitra told his story. Finally, Visvamitra, Rama, and Laksmana arrived in the stupendous place where the … Read More
Story Of Tataka “I’ve heard of Tataka,” said Rama curiously, “and I’d like to know more about him. Tell me the story of his life.” Stopping at where they were, the Rishi looked at Rama and … Read More
Rama and Laksmana leave with Visvamitra Visvamitra, Rama, and Laksmana left Ayodhya during the day and went into the forest. The birds, the wind, even the colors seemed to sing the same song of peace and … Read More
Anyone who wishes to obtain Krishna’s mercy must take refuge in a bona fide guru. In the moment in which he commits himself only in service under the direction of the guru does he eventually come … Read More
Offering obeisances and asking for blessings mukam karoti vacalam pangum langhayate girim yat krpa tam aham vande sri gurum dina-taranam I offer my respectful obeisances unto my spiritual master, the deliverer of the fallen souls. His … Read More
Visvamitra’s Arrival It was at that time when the great Visvamitra, the sage of immortal fame who had reached the highest peaks of ascetic perfection, arrived in Ayodhya. His austerities were so severe that the Devas … Read More
After the birth of the grandchildren, Satyavati again called Vyasa. “Dear son,” she told him, “I am grateful to you for allowing Vicitravirya’s two wives to have children, thus avoiding the extinction of one of the … Read More
Dasaratha’s Four Sons The children were born. Kausalya was the first to give birth, and her son was named Rama. Then Kaikeyi gave birth, and his son was called Bharata. Finally, Sumitra gave birth to twins, … Read More
After undergoing severe penances and prolonged meditations, the sage Vyasa, who throughout his life had always kept faith in his vows and observed the practices of spiritual ascents, studied with great attention and seriousness the eternal … Read More
The Devas Incarnate On Earth Seeing all this from the heights of the heavenly planets, Brahma gathered all the Devas and said to them: “Vishnu wants to help us. For this purpose he has already descended … Read More
During his pilgrimage, Duhkhi Krishna Dasa had been to the enchanting twelve forests and gardens of the holy land of Vraja Mandala[1], which had once been touched by the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha … Read More
Advaita’s riddle When he returned to Nabadwip from Puri, Advaita Acarya met Jagadananda Pandita who had previously been sent there by Mahaprabhu. Advaita was very happy to have his association. When Jagadananda finally asked permission of … Read More
