In this prayer, Srila Narottam Das Thakur Prabhupada weepingly strings what he feels for the Lotus Feet of Sri Rupa Manjari. Sri Rupa Manjari descended as Srila Rupa Goswamipada, foremost of the six Goswamis and an intimate associate of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Sri Rupa Manjari Pada Lyrics: || śrī-rūpa-mañjarī-pada, sei mora sampada, sei mor bhajana-pūjana […]
Few lessons and experiences of 5 years of being mercifully allowed to stay in Vrindavan & some tips to live a simple, content, happy devotional as well as general life
Hare Krishna This post might be emotional flow of words but will help sincere readers to have a first person glimpse of life in Vrindavan. It’s only and only by causeless mercy of Srila Prabhupada, Aindra Prabhu, entire Guru Shishya Parampara, Gaur Nitai, Yugal, and all vrajvasis that I have been mercifully allowed to stay […]
How to greet various types of devotees?
Srila Rupa Goswamipada, the crown jewel of the followers of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, has given a complete set of instructions for the practising sadhakas (seekers) in Updesamrta, which was later translated by Srila Prabhupada as The Nectar of Instruction (NOI). In verse two of Nectar of Instruction, Srila Rupa Goswamipada warns the seeker to not […]
The four Sampradaya and the inner purpose of Sampradaya [Confidential]
There are four bonafide Vaishnav Sampradaya as mentioned by Srila Prabhupada and our Vedic Scriptures (as explained in the below table). Originating from: Brahma Laxmi Shiva Kumar Other Names Madhava Sampradaya Sri Sampradaya, Sri Vaishnav Sampradaya, Ramanuja Acharya Sampradaya Rudra or Vishnu Swami Sampradaya Nimbarka Sampradaya Guru & Acharyas Madhvacharya Ramanuja Acharya Vishnu Swami, Vallabhacharya […]
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 […]
When the devotional path becomes incredibly tough and you feel like giving up
The path of Krishna Consciousness is most sublime. How many times this statement of Srila Prabhupada has not rung in our ears? But the journey till we actually become completely Krishna Conscious is not a path of roses. There are thorns more than there are flowers. The tests, the struggles, the contemplations are lost in […]
How to understand Vrindavan without reading any scriptures or doing anything spiritual?
Even the greatest gyanis, tapasvis, yogis and intellectuals are not allowed in Vrindavan. Till date, Laxmi Ji is meditating outside Vrindavan in a hope to be granted entry in Sri Vrindavan Dham. It is mentioned in Samudra Shastra that one who does bhajan for 1000 lifetimes gets a chance to step in Vrindavan. If you […]
Krishna – Inner Biography, Supreme Lord, Appearance, Avatars, All-Attractive
Krishna!! Krishna is addressed as cit chor or one who steals the cit (soul) of everyone. Just by taking His name, one feels ecstatic from within. It’s tough to describe. I just got inspired today morning (Feb 25, 2020) to write an inner confidential biography about Krishna for this site. I had thought earlier as […]
Uddhav Gopi Sanvad – How Uddhav Ji left impersonalist philosphy & surrendered to Radharani & Gopis
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 […]
Why the mind strays in the spiritual path? Disassociating from your mind if it troubles you (it will die naturally)
Rasikajana guide that there are three primary reasons why our mind dictates and troubles us badly, and we lose enthusiasm in our spiritual life, or are depressed and lose hope and go back to sinful life or activities. Association (Sang) Association either on phone, or in person with non-devotees. Srila Rupa Goswami Prabhupada guides in […]