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
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
Syamananda Sataka (verses 96-101) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 96 kridantim yamuna-jale ghanarasam pranesvare sincatim alibhih saha radhikam su-vasanam mugdha-smitam mohinim tasya locana-khanjarita-natana- stabdhayitam yah smaran smeram … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 91-95) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 91 kasturi-makari-tad-anka-madhure vakshoja-vakshah-sthale bibhranau karajankite hridi parishvangojjvale sri-yute romali-tatini bali-traya- maha-vici-sunabhi-hrada- bhramyan-mugdha-visala-drishti- saphari-yugmoddhritav akshamau … Radha Krishna who … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 86-90) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 86 madyan-manmatha-navya-karmuka- sara-sreni-triloki-jaya- praudha-sri-mada-harino rati-ranotsahonnatim tanvatoh mugdhais cilli-drig-antayos cala- dasam kancin nayantau mithah samyak-kausala-nartaki-vzra- kala-samsparddhibhir vibhramaih … Sri … Read More
