One should worship Sri Sri Radha Krishna thinking that they can carry out such activities for the mercy of Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga. Begin meditating on Vrndavana with this mantra: tato vrndavanam dhyayet paramananda-varddhanam kalindi-jala-kallola … Read More
The Story of Drona and Drupada Who was Drona? Drona, the son of the famous sage Bharadvaja, was a Brahmana renowned for possessing great knowledge and holiness, but devoid of any material wealth. That was the … Read More
Candravali’s mood is very deep. Sometimes if Krsna meets with another gopi and then meets with Candravali and there are signs on his body that He has met with somebody else, it is hard for Krsna … Read More
After this worship Sri Gauranga, who is complete in the Panca-tattva with this mantra: sriman mauktikadama-vaddha- cikuram susmera-candrananam sri-khanda-guru-caru-citra- vasanam srag divya-bhusancitam nrtyavesa-rasanumoda- madhuram kandarpa-vesojjvalam caitanyam kanaka-dyutim nija-janaih samsevyamanam bhaje Worship Gauranga like this: idam … Read More
Indulekha Indulekha knows well all of the incantations for controlling snakes mentioned in naga-tantra. Moreover, she is also most skilled in using those incantations. She is especially conversant with samudrika-sastra[1]. Indulekha makes many different kinds of … Read More
Question I don’t mean anything extravagant, but at least whatever is enough to feel happy with the process and hopeful about pleasing Krsna. Answer Krishna gives mercy to everyone, devotees or not devotees. But, in … Read More
He thought, “It was arranged by Krishna, and even I could not check its mystic power.” Thus Balarāma understood that all those boys and calves were only expansions of Krishna. Balarāma inquired from Krishna about … Read More
Tungavidya is well versed in the eighteen types of knowledge[1]. She is exceptionally skilled in arranging the meeting of the youthful Divine Couple. Sri Krishna has full faith in her. Tungavidya, who holds the post … Read More
Meditate thus, sitting next to Lord Gurudeva, and performing the arcana, offer sixteen objects while chanting the appropriate mantra. idam asanam aim gurudevaya namah idam padyam aim gurudevaya namah idam arghyam aim gurudevaya namah idam acamaniyam … Read More
Samksepa-arcana-paddhati The chanting of the holy names leads to total perfection, yet in one’s devotional life the various activities related to the arcana are very important. In the morning, after washing, the sadhaka should sit on … Read More
The happiness of seeing Krishna is described in the Jagannatha-vallabha-nataka. The gopis here express their contentment at having met Krishna after suffering from His separation. yada yato daivan madhu-ripur asau locana-patham tadasmakam ceto madana-hatakenahrtam abhut punar … Read More
Campakalata Campakalata is expert in supervising the messengers. She always conceals the intentions behind her actions and is most clever in logical speech. She reveals the inferiority of the opposing party and demonstrates the superiority … Read More
Visakha Sri Visakha is in her fresh blooming youth and is the personification of the highest auspiciousness. She is a priya-narma-sakhi and is proficient in all areas. She gives faultless and useful advice and is highly … Read More
Umbrella Umbrellas (chatram) are made by attaching strings of white flowers to thin wooden rods and decorating a wooden handle with golden juhi flowers. Bed A pillow is made by joining campaka and … Read More
