One day, to test Sri Syamananda Prabhu and Sri Rasikananda Prabhu, King Navina Kisora Dhal sent some stones of the shape and color of potatoes together with other foodstuffs. As soon as he saw those stones, … 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
After reestablishing the service to the Deity of Caitanya Mahaprabhu previously worshipped by Vasudeva Ghosa in Tamluk, Syamananda Prabhu left for Basantia with Rasikananda, where in 1617 AD he started the service to Sri Gokula Candra. … Read More
Syamananda Prabhu then went to Nrisinghpur where Narottama Dasa Thakura came to meet him after arriving from Nilachala. When Narottama Dasa Thakura went back, Syamananda Prabhu went to Chakulia accompanied by Rasikananda. There lived a … Read More
Duhkhiya set out for Ambika Kalna. Arriving there[1], he inquired from the local people where he might find the house of Gauri Dasa Pandita. Outside the gate of the temple he fell down and offered … Read More
Syamananda, the Joy of Radharani It tells the life and teachings of Syamananda Prabhu, one of the most memorable personalities amongst the second generation of Gaudiya Vaisnava. In fact, according to most biographers, he was … Read More
While he was residing in the house of Sri Rasamaya in Dharenda, Syamananda Prabhu once instructed Rasikananda Prabhu to organize such a Rasa Festival in Sri Gopiballabhpur that the inhabitants of the whole universe would … Read More
Syamananda Prabhu was born in 1534 AD[1] in the town of Dharenda Bahadurpura, which is near the Kharigapura railway station in Medinipura, in the state today known as Orissa, formerly known as Utkala or Utkaladesh. His … Read More
Following the instruction of Syamananda, Rasikananda gave initiation to the King of Mayurabhanj, Vaidyanatha Bhanj, and to his brothers and received many priceless gifts. In those days Syamananda Prabhu was in Sri Govindapur. Rasikananda went, … Read More
Chastising Rasikananda One day Rasikananda became absent-minded while listening to a lecture on the Srimad Bhagavatam in the royal assembly in Ghantashila. Becoming angry at this, Syamananda Prabhu kicked him twice. Rasikananda Prabhu felt very embarrassed, … Read More
More travels Then that group of Vaisnavas reached Gauda Mandala via Prayaga and Varanasi, and then went to Bagadi to have darsana of Sri Krishna Ray[1]. From Bagadi he went to Bhatbhumi where the local king … Read More
Arrested in Agra Being ordered by Jiva Gosvami, Syamananda Prabhu finally left for Utkal accompanied by Kisora, Balaka, Syama Dasa, Thakura Prasada Dasa and other disciples. When they reached Agra they were imprisoned by the local … Read More
Third travel to Vrindavana Sri Syamananda Prabhu resided in Vrindavana Dhama for fifteen years in Syamasundara’s transcendental kingdom of love, receiving the direct mercy of Srimati Radharani, and on account of this he had a very … Read More
In Orissa Syamananda set out for Utkaladesha[1]. After entering Orissa he first went to his birth place at Dharenda Bahadurpur. The villagers were overjoyed to see him after so many years. He remained there for some … Read More
Radha and Syamasundara reunited During those days another unprecedented incident took place. One night Syamasundara appeared in Sri Syamananda Prabhu’s dream and told him, “My Radharani has appeared in the palace of the King of Bharatpur. … Read More
Radharani rebukes Hridaya Caitanya That night Hridaya Caitanya saw Caitanya Mahaprabhu in a dream. He saw that the bright white outer garment of Mahaprabhu was stained with blood in several spots. He inquired: “What do you … Read More
In this way, after giving all their blessings to him, Srimati Radharani and Her Sakhis disappeared from the grove. By the wish of Srimati Radharani, Syamananda then resumed his previous form as a male devotee and … Read More
At that time Srimati Radharani Herself revealed to Syamananda the fruits of serving and having darsana of this Deity, the only one manifested from Her lotus heart. She said: “1. Whoever has darsana of this Deity … Read More
After taking bath in that pond and chanting that powerful mantra, Duhkhi Krishna Dasa suddenly attained the transcendental form of a Manjari with a golden effulgence. Then, in the eternal Sri Vrindavana, that Manjari placed … Read More
After some time, an old woman wearing torn clothes appeared before him[1]. Duhkhi Krishna Dasa asked: “Who are you, venerable lady?” She said: “My name is Radha Dasi, a Kanya-kubja brahmana by caste and a resident … Read More
