Krishna’s paternal grandfather (Parjanya) The name of Sri Krishna’s paternal grandfather is Parjanya[1] because he showers torrents of auspicious nectar. His bodily complexion resembles molten gold and both his hair and clothing are of white colour. … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 66-70) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 66 visvascarya-camatkriyakhila- kala-lilormi-pathonidhim saundaryadya-samordhva-rupam atula-prema-priya-mandalam tattvam tam murali-ravamrita- rasair visvasya vismapanam lavanyamrita-rasim ujjvala- rasanandadhidevam param … Lord Krishna … Read More
At that time Srimati Radharani Herself revealed to Syamananda the fruits of serving and having darsana of this Deity, the only one manifested from Her lotus heart. She said: “1. Whoever has darsana of this Deity … Read More
Jayadratha’s Death Seeing Bhurisrava dead ended up discouraging many soldiers and once again panic spread among the Kaurava troops; others, on the contrary, indignant and thirsty for revenge, felt their spirits on fire. Karna, accompanied by … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 61-65) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 61 vyaktalaktaka-lanchanaih parigalad-divyangaragahitair bhrasyan-nupura-hara-pincha- rasana-vanya-sraja-sankulaih talpaih pallava-kalpitaih sumanasam varshonnatai rajata kunjavasa-satena bhringa- nripater akridakenatatam … Vrindavana filled with … Read More
After taking bath in that pond and chanting that powerful mantra, Duhkhi Krishna Dasa suddenly attained the transcendental form of a Manjari with a golden effulgence. Then, in the eternal Sri Vrindavana, that Manjari placed … Read More
Bhurisrava Satyaki, fatigued after fighting alongside Arjuna, was confronted by Bhurisrava. There was no good blood between the two due to a family rivalry that dated back many years, when Satyaki’s grandfather, Shini, had gone to … Read More
Question Why should we refrain from singing the Maha Mantra after singing to Lord Nrsimha? Answer In some temples you hear that devotees mix songs that have nothing to do one with the others … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 56-60) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 56 sasvad-rasa-parisramakula- vapur-goparavindekshana- vincholi-ruci-manjaribhir abhito gaurayita-jyotisha praudha-nanda-vidhayi-lola- lahari-sreni-bhujalingita- sri-gopisa-tanu-cchavi-dvi- gunita-sri-sampad-amodaya … the Yamuna filled with a white splendor … Read More
The Duel Between Bhima And Karna But the attack the Kaurava launched on Bhima had disastrous effects for him; seriously injured, he had to resort to the care of medical experts, who relieved him of … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 51-55) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 51 anghri-nyasa-vicitra-bahu-dhutibhir bhangi-satair netrayos cilli-vallari-vibhramaih smita- lavair mugdhanga-bhangair api ramyaih kankana-sinjitaih kala-tula-koti-svanair vallaki- kanci-vamsa-mridanga-vadya- kalitaih sammohayantau mithah … … Read More
Bhima In The Wake Of Satyaki But that day it was not only the Pandavas who felt encouraged by the deeds of their heroes; on the other hand, Drona sowed death and terror like Arjuna and … Read More
Rupa Manjari, who had been famous in Vrindavana Dhama, appeared as Rupa Gosvami. Rupa Manjari’s closest friend, who was known by the names Rati Manjari and Lavanga Manjari, appeared as Sanatana Gosvami, who was honored … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 41-45) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 41 antar-mugdha-manoja-keli- rabhasa-vyamugdha-radhapati- sri-hastambuja-citritam su- lalitam kasturika-patrakam mukta-hara-vihara-manjula- rucor vakshojayoh pitayoh phullam nila-saroja-dama dadhatim kanthe ca krishnarpitam … … Read More
