Prema Sarovara pastimes This is one of the most beautiful and famous lakes in Vraja and was created from the tears of Radha and Krishna. In the Bhakti-ratnakara it says. “At this place ‘prema-vaichittya-bhava’ was manifested … Read More
In this month [Kartika], Krishna killed the demon Sankasura and cut the jewel from his forehead. He then entered the company of all the gopis, who were all wondering to whom He would give that jewel. … Read More
Unparalleled Devotion of Sri Madhavendra Puri So Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was personally praising the glories of his guru Madhavendra Puri by narrating the wonderful story describing the characteristics of his love for Krishna. And of course … Read More
Obstacles in the Service of Lord are greatly Welcomed Madhavendra Puri told the servants of Lord Jagannath and all the great devotees there the story of the appearance of Gopal. And he told about the dream. … Read More
A Pure Devotee’s Fame – Jagannatha Puri And walking and walking he finally reached Jagannath Puri. And when he approached Jaggannath Puri he was overwhelmed with great ecstasy of love of God. He sometimes stood up … Read More
Gorgeous Worship of Gopala It is explained that one village after another came each and every day to beg Madhavendra Puri to allot them one day to also perform the Annakuta ceremony. And thus, day after … Read More
Annakuta Ceremony for Gopala They made big big mountains of rice and around the mountain of rice there were all the chapattis, the rotis and all other varieties of vegetables, sweetmeats and everything. Pots of yogurt, … Read More
Glories of Govinda Kunda Madhavendra Puri at one time travelled to Vrindavan. And he came upon a hill known as Govardhan. When he saw the Govardhan hill which is non different than the body of Sri … Read More
The Story of Madhavendra Puri Chaitanya Caritamrita, Madhya Lila Chapter 4, the story of Madhavendra Puri’s devotional service. Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s first visit to Remuna after Sanyasa. Krishnadas Kaviraj Gosvami describes here that Lord Sri … Read More
Lautha Baba Lautha Baba is one of Krishna’s cowherd boy friends. One day, he cooked a nice meal for Krishna and Balarama. Suddenly, Krishna passed by on Akrura’s chariot heading to Mathura. Lautha invited Krishna and … Read More
In so many ways the village ladies joked with Krishna. One elderly gopi said, “O my beloved Krishna! If You dance for me, I will give You some sweet butter.” Krishna danced with delight for … Read More
Krishna tries to dress Yasoda Once the housewives of Vrindavana sat in a lonely place braiding Yasoda’s hair and decorating her with her favorite jewelry. Suddenly restless Krishna snatched tie ornaments from Yasoda’s body, and tried … Read More
Krishna learning the meaning of words Just for fun Krishna crawled around like a little baby pretending to be learning about the world. In such pastimes He filled the Vrajavasi ladies with joy. Sometimes … Read More
Krishna eating earth Another pastime that took place here is as follows. One day Krishna was eating earth. His friends told Baladeva prabhu, and Baladeva prabhu went home and told Mother Yasoda. He said, “My brother … Read More
