Srila Rupa Goswami is the chief literary disciple of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who is non-other than Krishna in the mood of Srimati Radharani. Srila Rupa Goswami has revealed confidential aspects of vraja-prema-bhakti via his teachings and works of literature. Gaudiya Vaishnavas are also called as rupanugas, or followers of Srila Rupa Goswami. Srila Rupa Goswami is […]
Temples and Mandirs to visit in Vrindavan
Vrindavan is the holiest town globally with more than 5000 temples! Almost every house here has deities of Krishna, Radharani, Mahaprabhu, Giriraj Ji and just stepping in Vrindavan destroys the sins committed in thousands of lifetimes (stated by Srila Rupa Goswami in Mathura Mahatmya). I have compiled a list of few most popular and visited […]
4 regulative principles everyone must follow regardless and why [Confidential]
The following are 4 regulative principles everyone should follow regardless they are in spiritual life or not. Every scripture mentions it again and again. Srila Prabhupada emphasised on it prior to accepting a discipline, and so do any Rasika Vaishnavas. These 4 principles are based on 4 pillars of dharma – austerity, cleanliness, truthfulness and […]
Govardhan
Govardhan is located around 21 km from Vrindavan as well as Mathura. Govardhan Hill (or Govardhan Parvat) was lifted by Krishna to protect the vrajvasis from the thunderous rains of Indra. The village comes under the Mathura District (Uttar Pradesh State) with a part of it being in Rajasthan State as well. The Govardhan Hill […]
Aindra Prabhu’s Book – The Heart of Transcendental Book Distribution | Synopsis, PDF Download, Review, Revealed Secrets, Philosophy
The book The Heart of Transcendental Book Distribution by Sripad Aindra Prabhu happens to be a spotless guide for sincere devotees who are desperate seekers of vraja-prema-bhakti and looking for realising the topmost perfectional state that a soul is yearning since thousands of lifetimes. This review might help few sincere devotees who aspire to achieve […]
Shall we “dive too deep” into devotional life?
We sometimes fear to not go “too much further in Krishna Consciousness.” To not go “too deep,” fearing insanity, fearing the unknown of what we might become. We fear to read Vrindavan Mahimamrta or any such transcendental books thinking it may pull us beyond our control. We fear to reside in Vrindavan Dham fearing it […]
निजु प्रिय कीनी अपनपौ, तन मन रही समाई । तू मेरी है प्राण सखी, पोषत मन के भाई ।।
निजु प्रिय कीनी अपनपौ, तन मन रही समाई । तू मेरी है प्राण सखी, पोषत मन के भाई ।। – श्री ललित किशोरी देव, श्री ललित किशोरी देव जू की वाणी, सिद्धांत की साखी (254) श्री स्वामिनी जू ने मुझे अपनी निज कर, मेरे तन और मन में समा गयी, मेरे मन के भावों का […]
What is the meaning of Vraj and Vrindavan?
Meaning of Vraj The meaning of Vraj as explained by vrajvasis and saints is that it is a path (rasta) which leads one to Paramatma within the heart, and this Paramatma is non-different from chaitya guru residing in the heart, who is Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Radha and Sri Krishna. The other meaning of […]
The story of Chanda (Moon) and Cakori bird – Radha & Krishna!
The love of Chakori bird for Chanda (Moon) caught my eyes when I was listening to a local folklore bhajan on our Divine Couple Sri Radha and Krishna. I didn’t have a clue about Chakori bird or the relationship between Chakori and Chanda (Moon) prior to listening to this folklore. The lyrics went like: Shyam […]
Vraj Vrindavan | Digital Diary #12 | Jan 18′ 23 | How the book got published, Overwhelming stories of it’s warm response, Vrindavan updates & heartfelt thoughts to many questions from readers worldwide
It’s been more than 2.5 years that I got a chance to pen this Digital Diary series. As guided by Guru Tattva, was mainly involved in Sriji seva (service) pretty much related to work and personal life. The period has been a roller coaster to say the least! I recall being made to write in […]