Arjuna asked: “O Krishna, by what symptoms can one recognize the one who has attained transcendence?” Shri Bhagavan replied: “He who has renounced all desire for the gratification of his own senses, which arise from the … 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
Sri Krishna continued: “This supreme science that I am offering you is the same one that in ancient times I imparted to Vivasvan. I am introducing this knowledge to you because you are my friend and … Read More
In the years that followed, she [Ganga] killed their [Shantanu] seven children in the same way, drowning them in the river. The eighth pregnancy came. When the baby was born, the queen took him and with … Read More
May my head always very respectfully bow down to salute Vrindavana. May my tongue be enthusiastic to glorify its transcendental qualities. May my hands clean its newly blossoming groves. May my feet wander in Vrindavana. … Read More
During the time of Krishna, Manasi Ganga was very big in size. Once Srimati Radharani and Her friends came to the bank of Manasi Ganga to cross by boat. They were carrying pots of yoghurt and … Read More
The black cuckoo The place called Beriya is where Krishna in separation waited under a Ber tree in the courtyard of Radaharani’s house and to attract the attention of Srimatiji climbed a branch and imitated a … Read More
Years had passed, and Pratipa had grown old. So, he retired to the forest to spend the last years of his life in devotional service and meditation. Shantanu had inherited his father’s throne and ruled … Read More
Ciranjiva and Sulocana lived in the village of Srihatta. They were completely surrendered to Lord Caitanya, and because they were the friends and helpers of Narahari dasa they were honored and considered great souls. … Read More
Suklambara Brahmacari was the incarnation of one of the yajnapatnis[1] who gave food in charity to Krishna and his friends. Lord Caitanya was accustomed to eating food He had begged from Suklambara Brahmacari. Some say that … Read More
Raga Manjari appeared as Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami, who lived in a cottage by the shore of Radha Kunda. Raghunatha dasa Gosvami was the incarnation of Rasa Manjari. Some say that Raghunatha das Gosvami was the … Read More
In order to convince Brahmā that all those calves and boys were not the original ones, the calves and boys who were playing with Krishna transformed into Visnu forms. Actually, the original ones were sleeping under … Read More
One day, a few days before a year had passed, Krishna and Balarāma were maintaining the calves in the forest when They saw some cows grazing on the top of Govardhana Hill. The cows could … Read More
The two gopis Vira Devi and Duti Devi, who acted as messengers arranging the gopis’ meetings with Krishna, combined to appear as my father (Sivananda Sena). The Vraja Gopi Bindumati appeared as my mother. Radharani’s … Read More
The vraja-brahmani Nandimukhi Devi appeared as Saranga Thakura. Some people think that Saranga Thakura was the incarnation of Prahlada Maharaja. My father (Sivananda Sena) did not agree with them. Kalakantha Devi and Sukantha Devi, the … Read More
Srimati Radharani’s maidservants Her maidservants Sugandha and Nalini are daughters of a barber, and Manjishtha and Rangaraga are a washerman’s daughters. The maidservant who dresses and decorates Radharani is called Palindri and the one who decorates … Read More
Gauraseni Gopi appeared as the saintly devotee Narayana Vacaspati. Kaveri Gopi appeared as Pitambara, and Sukesi Gopi appeared as Makaradhvaja. Madhavi appeared as Madhvacarya, and Indira appeared as Jiva Pandita. The charming Vraja Gopi … Read More
Visakha, who formerly taught the various fine arts to Radharani in Vrajabhumi, appeared during Sri Caitanya’s advent as Svarupa Damodara Gosvami, who was filled with the various splendid manifestations of ecstatic love of Godhead. Citra … Read More
Special description of different services of some sakhis The eight sakhis beginning with Lalita, the manjaris and all the members of their groups (ganas) share almost identical forms (sarupya) with Sri Radha; they are endowed with … Read More
Prana-sakhis, or jivita-sakhis Lasika, Kelikandali, Kadambari, Sasimukhi, Candrarekha, Priyamvada, Madonmada, Madhumati, Vasanti, Kalabhashini, Ratnavali, Manimati, Karpuralatika and others are Sri Radha’s jivita-sakhis. Nitya-sakhis Kasturi, Manojna, Mani Manjari, Sindura, Candanavati, Kaumudi, Madira and others are Radharani’s nitya-sakhis. … Read More
