The Uddhava Gopi sanvad (conversation) is epitome of conversation where Uddhav Ji, an impersonalist leaves his philosophy and eventually surrenders to feet of Radharani and the Gopis. The pastime goes as follows – Once Krishna was missing Radharani and Gopis very badly so He asked Uddhav Ji, His cousin and a Brahma Gyani, fully realised […]
How did Jiva initially want to enjoy the material world separate from Krishna? Where did Jivatma come from?
A sincere, kripa patra devotee of Divine Couple from UK asked the following questions, to which was just made to compile the answers based on the merciful teachings of our Srila Prabhupada, predecessor Acharyas and Six Goswamis. Here are the questions: How did the jivatma initially want to enjoy the material realm separate from Krishna? […]
Safety Tips, Instructions & Precautions for tourists in Vrindavan
These are important safety tips and instructions that any new devotee or pilgrim visiting Vrindavan must adhere to for their best interests. Mobile Phones: While visiting temples here, make sure to keep a watch on your mobile phone as thousands of smartphones are stolen every day. In Vrindavan, the karmic cycle works extremely fast and […]
Guru Acharya Shishya Parampara
For spiritual perfection, a seeker should take shelter of a bonafide Guru coming in line with authentic Guru Shishya Parampara under any of 4 Sampradayas (Read about Guru Tattva here). The Guru Shishya Parampara in Brahma Madhava Gaudiya Sampradaya Krishna Brahma Narada Vyasa Madhva Muni (Purnaprajna) Padmanabha Narhari Madhava Aksobhya Madhava Aksobhya Jayatirtha Jnanasindhu Dayanidhi Vidyanidhi […]
Bhandirvan Travel Guide
Bhandirvan is one of 12 forests of Vrindavan. It is at Bhandirvan that Radharani and Krishna got married. Though, the special thing about this marriage is that it was not performed in front of the whole world but it was arranged by yoga-maya potency of Lord. Lord Brahma acted as the priest of the marriage […]
Radha Kund Complete Guide – Inner History, Dip, How to Reach, Parikrama
Radha Kund is a village located in Govardhan. Spiritually, it is considered as the highest place in the entire creation and is non-different from Srimati Radharani, the pleasure potency of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Sri Krishna. There are two kund’s (lakes) here – Radha Kund and Shyam Kund. For Gaudiya Vaishnavas and vrajavasis, Sri […]
Barsana
Barsana is the eternal residence of Sri Radha. It is located around 52 Km from Mathura and around 120 Km from New Delhi. The very name Barsana means “falling, scattering or spreading.” The meaning of Barsana as explained by saints here is that mercy and karuna (compassion, love) of Srimat Radharani is spreading, falling or […]
Vrindavan Detailed Travel Guide | To-Do List, History, Darshan, Mandir, Weather, How to Reach, Hotels, Festivals, Radha Krishna Stories
Many people often have a deep desire to visit Vrindavan and at some point in life plan to visit Vrindavan once. They have a conception that Vrindavan would be like forests and untouched with modernisation. Contrary to the notion what people have in their mind, externally Vrindavan has undergone a rapid level of infrastructural progress […]
“Who am I?” Are we the body or the soul?
Have you thought that who are you and what is your true identity? Interesting question. Isn’t it? In front of your parents, you are their dear children, in front of professors, you are simply beggars, in front of your friends, you are just stupids and good for nothing crap, and in front of your spouse, you are […]
The Six Goswamis of Vrindavan!
The Six Goswamis are the principal assistants of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu who were instructed by Him to unveil spots of pastimes of Divine Couple in Vrindavan to the world, and also write and preach about the science of devotional life to embark conditioned souls like us on the journey back to home, back to Godhead, […]