Teachings, stories, and glimpses of life from our spiritual family around the world.
At the time of chanting, we hold each tulasī bead in our mālā , like catching the feet of the Vraja-devīs and praying to them as we serve internally. Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa and all the Vraja-devīs are…
Read moreYoung people dream of what they will be when they grow up. They have high expectations, and think, “I will be a big barrister,” or “I will be a famous architect,” or “I will be…
Read moreOnce, as Śrī Bihārī dāsjī was carrying Śrīla Jagannātha dāsa Bābājī Mahārāja on a pathway, a devotee gave Bābājī Mahārāja one rupee and Bābājī Mahārāja gave it to Bihārīdāsa to keep. Two or three miles…
Read moreSrila Gurudeva followed Siva-ratri. There was so much fighting about this in the matha even in Mathura, where Srila Gurudeva was in charge. His Godbrothers would become upset. I would cook on Siva-ratri, but they…
Read moreVilāpa-kusumāñjali 8 O Devī, please rescue this unfortunate person drowning in an ocean of pain. Place him on the strong boat of Your mercy and carry him to the wonderful realm of Your lotus feet.He…
Read moreYou must always be of the firm conviction, “I am in Mahaprabhu’s line.” People have no idea that Mahaprabhu has Himself requested and begged everyone to follow Ekadasi. People don’t know of the glories of…
Read moreRaghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī says, “Aho! These senses and family are so attractive. Young age! Wealth! An opulent kingdom! I had everything. This is mahā-andha-kūpa, a deep, dark well. How can I escape from this? This…
Read moreVrndavana, India: 1991 by Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja Srila Sarasvati Thakura knew that he would soon be going to his Master, and therefore he gave some final instructions to his disciples. Our Guru-Maharaja was there, as…
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