A very popular temple flocked by devotees worldwide, Krishna Balarama Mandir is also popularly known as ISKCON Vrindavan and locally known as Angrez Mandir. It was established by Founder of Hare Krishna Movement – A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. The main deities are Sri Sri Krishna Balarama, Sri Sri Radha Shyamsundar and Sri Sri Gaur Nitai. Adjacent […]
Is the desire to take birth in Vrindavan in next life good?☺️
Yes indeed! Desiring to take birth in Vrindavan in the next life is very very nice, and just sprouting of this desire in the heart itself means that the seeker has a lot of guru kripa and blessings of Divine Couple. However, Rasika Acharyas add depth to even this brilliant thought (for sincere seekers). They […]
Is it okay if I follow my life and spiritual path as per my own belief system and faith?
Rasika Acharyas say that if one follows life as per own individual belief system and own half-baked thoughts, then falling down and inviting ruin is a sure-shot way. Of this, there is no doubt! When one sincerely takes shelter of a BONAFIDE teacher (Rasika Guru) and follows the rules and regulations of Vedic Scriptures, then […]
How to deal with people around us who don’t believe in god?
Note: This post might not be for non-devotees or who are aggressive against seekers who practice spirituality. There are people who say and think that “I don’t believe in any god and kinds of stuff.” Rasika Acharyas say that association of such people is very dangerous. Exalted saints have mentioned time and again that it’s […]
How to deal with vrajvasis, priests at different places and temples, different types of devotees living in Vrindavan?
It’s been a few weeks that I was inspired by Guru Tattva and Vrindavan Dham to post this article. A word of note that before reading this article, do first read the article “How to greet various types of devotees?” So, when a sadhaka (seeker) takes to devotional life, they regard vrajvasis as appreciable. Internally, […]
Five Types of Sakhis in Nitya-Goloka Vrindavan
Srila Rupa Goswami in his book Ujjwala Nilamani describes the five types of sakhis (cowherd girls) in Nitya Goloka Vrindavan. Here is the detailed explanation of each of them: Sadharan Sakhi They consider Krishna as their everything. For them, their devotion is only and only Krishna. They worship Krishna as their husband. Anything else other […]
Different types of Yoga in Bhagavad Gita, and why Bhakti Yoga is highest?
Yoga means connecting to god or the union of soul (living beings) with Supersoul Sri Krishna. It means connecting back to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The yoga with Krishna starts from the very moment one remembers Krishna. As this remembrance gets thickened and constant, the soul’s true inner esoteric and confidential eternal relationship with […]
Chant 1 round – Get the result of chanting 1000 rounds (x4)! (Super Secret)
Here are 4 ways one can get 1000x result of chanting 1 round! If they combine these 4, what to speak of their inner spiritual advancement (1000000000000 rounds in 1 round)!! Put a few particles of Tulsi soil (from near the root of any Tulsi plant) on the head after taking bath. Any devotional activity with […]
Radha Raman Mandir, Vrindavan
Radha Raman Mandir is an extremely popular temple in Vrindavan, especially for the Gaudiya Vaishnavs. The deities of Radha Raman Ji was worshipped by Gopal Bhatt Goswami, one of 6 Goswamis of Vrindavan. The temple is located near Nidhivan. Raman Raman Ji is also called as Radha Raman Lal Ji or Thakur Ji in a […]
Best one-day travel guide for memorable Vrindavan Trip
Try reaching Vrindavan by 8 AM. Visit ISKCON Vrindavan first. By 8.15 AM, come out and board an e-rickshaw for Madan Mohan Mandir. Rickshaw wala will charge 10 rupees per passenger or 40-60 rupees for all. By 8.50 AM, climb down from the hill-top temple after taking darshan of Madan Mohan Ji. Note: You can […]