Believing In Me, Just Do As It Is Needed
Obstacles in the Service of Lord are greatly Welcomed Madhavendra Puri told the servants of Lord Jagannath and all the great devotees there the story of the appearance of Gopal. And he told about the dream. … Read More
It Goes Along With the Devotee as if Following Him
A Pure Devotee’s Fame – Jagannatha Puri And walking and walking he finally reached Jagannath Puri. And when he approached Jaggannath Puri he was overwhelmed with great ecstasy of love of God. He sometimes stood up … Read More
The Same Ceremony Was Performed Again and Again and Again
Gorgeous Worship of Gopala It is explained that one village after another came each and every day to beg Madhavendra Puri to allot them one day to also perform the Annakuta ceremony. And thus, day after … Read More
Gopal Had Been Hungry For Many Days
Annakuta Ceremony for Gopala They made big big mountains of rice and around the mountain of rice there were all the chapattis, the rotis and all other varieties of vegetables, sweetmeats and everything. Pots of yogurt, … Read More
E’ scritto nel Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
E’ scritto nel Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu: adau sraddha tatah sadhu-sango ‘tha bhajana-kriya tato ‘nartha-nivrttih syat tato nistha rucis tatah athasaktis tato bhavas tatah premabhyudancati sadhakanam ayam premnah pradurbhave bhavet kramah (7) Alcune attività pie, che conducono alla Bhakti, … Read More
The Awakening of This Conjugal Rasa Had Never Appeared Within This Sampradaya
Glories of Govinda Kunda Madhavendra Puri at one time travelled to Vrindavan. And he came upon a hill known as Govardhan. When he saw the Govardhan hill which is non different than the body of Sri … Read More
Never Had They Seen Such Beauty, Such Grace
The Story of Madhavendra Puri Chaitanya Caritamrita, Madhya Lila Chapter 4, the story of Madhavendra Puri’s devotional service. Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s first visit to Remuna after Sanyasa. Krishnadas Kaviraj Gosvami describes here that Lord Sri … Read More
With the Promise That He Would Return the Very Next Day
Lautha Baba Lautha Baba is one of Krishna’s cowherd boy friends. One day, he cooked a nice meal for Krishna and Balarama. Suddenly, Krishna passed by on Akrura’s chariot heading to Mathura. Lautha invited Krishna and … Read More
Krishna Dancing
In so many ways the village ladies joked with Krishna. One elderly gopi said, “O my beloved Krishna! If You dance for me, I will give You some sweet butter.” Krishna danced with delight for … Read More
They Sat in a Lonely Place Braiding Yasoda’s Hair
Krishna tries to dress Yasoda Once the housewives of Vrindavana sat in a lonely place braiding Yasoda’s hair and decorating her with her favorite jewelry. Suddenly restless Krishna snatched tie ornaments from Yasoda’s body, and tried … Read More
Where Are Your Eyes?
Krishna learning the meaning of words Just for fun Krishna crawled around like a little baby pretending to be learning about the world. In such pastimes He filled the Vrajavasi ladies with joy. Sometimes … Read More
Introduction to A Silver Platter
On A Silver Platter is a type of literature called “sangraha”, which is a collection of writings not necessarily related to each other. This book contains articles generally written with the idea of addressing … Read More
Mother Yasoda Was Struck With Wonder and Closed Her Eyes
Krishna eating earth Another pastime that took place here is as follows. One day Krishna was eating earth. His friends told Baladeva prabhu, and Baladeva prabhu went home and told Mother Yasoda. He said, “My brother … Read More
Krishna’s Reply
Krishna replied, “My charming girl, I didn’t mean tree, but tarani (boat).” In Sanskrit, tarani means sun as well and therefore, Radha replied, “Why would I go to sun?” Krishna said, “I always spoke of … Read More
What is the Nature of a Devotee?
It is said that it is the nature of a devotee to constantly apply his mind, energy, words, ears, etc., in hearing and chanting about Krishna. This is called Krishna consciousness, and for one who is … Read More
I Could Not Serve You According to Your Heart’s Wishes!
Second meaning: “I have been given to Mitra (My beloved Krishna), who is endowed with the splendour of Sri (the goddess of fortune as a golden stripe on His chest), who destroys the affliction caused … Read More
Krishna Deceives Jatila
After Svamini has been fully dressed and ornamented She goes to Krishna’s abode Nandisvara to cook for Krishna, but first She will offer oblations to the Sungod, Her father’s worshipable deity, on a platform made … Read More
Conversation between Radha and Krishna
Radha says, “Who finger-taps my door?” Krishna says, “You crooked girl, it is Madhava.” Radha says, “Madhava is spring. Is spring knocking My door?” Krishna says, “Verily not. It is the bearer of the Sudarshana wheel.” … Read More