Author: RNS Yatras

Flame of Love Nourished by Ghee of Sincerity – Radhanath Swami

We are being given the blessed opportunity to offer the flame of our sincere desire to serve Sri Sri Radha Madhava with love and devotion. Whatever little spark may be there, “Krishna surya sama maya haya andhkara.” Devotional service can illuminate darkness of ignorance with the desire to serve the Supreme Lord. Today is Diwali,… Continue reading Flame of Love Nourished by Ghee of Sincerity – Radhanath Swami

Glories of Jahnava Devi by HH Radhanath Swami

Approximately 500 years ago, Paramananda Bhattacharya discovered the Deity of Sri Gopinath under the Vamsivata on the banks of Yamuna. He was a dear friend of Madhupandit, who was the disciple of Gadhadhar pandit. After Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityanada departed from this world, Jahnava Devi, the consort of Nityananda Prabhu, was honored as the… Continue reading Glories of Jahnava Devi by HH Radhanath Swami

Radhanath Swami on What is preaching?

This was the technique adopted by Srila Prabhupada to somehow or other engage people in Krishna Consciousness. Whether it is book distribution, Prasad distribution, if people even appreciates them, what to speak of reading them or tasting them, their spiritual life begins. This is because these books and Prasad are all non-different form Krishna. Maharaj… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on What is preaching?

Radhanath Swami on Nimai Goes Out for a Ride

One time there were two thieves, who were moving around in Navadwip to steal. They saw little Nimai who was nicely decorated with various ornaments. They picked up the child and gave Him a piece of Sandesh and wanted to take Him to their secret hideout. They were giving a nice ride to little Nimai.… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Nimai Goes Out for a Ride

Opening the doors by Radhanath Swami

The 6 Goswamis of Vrindavan actually opened the doors of this most secret and confidential abode of the Lord. Through their writings and example, Lord Caitanya opened the doors of Vrindavan for the world. Under the order of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur, inspiration of Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur and the will of Lord Caitanya… Continue reading Opening the doors by Radhanath Swami

Radhanath Swami on Govind Devji

On the order of Lord Caitanya Rupa Goswami came back to Vrindavan and along with Sanatana Goswami started fulfilling the instructions of Lord Caitanya. Although what Rupa Goswami had accomplished was inconceivable, he was feeling some emptiness in his heart. Lord Caitanya wanted him to find the deity of Govindadev but inspite of all efforts… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Govind Devji

Radhanath Swami on Rupa Goswami in Puri

Rupa Goswami came to Vrindavan and met Subuddhi Raya. He took Rupa Goswami to the twelve forests of Vrindavan. Later Rupa Goswami went to Puri with the hope of meeting Sanatana Goswami, but Sanatana Goswami went by one road and Rupa Goswami went by another and they missed each other. In Puri Rupa Goswami stayed at Haridas Thakur’s siddha bakula. They never even attempted… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Rupa Goswami in Puri

Radhanath Swami on Nimai establishes Yugadharma

Srila Prabhupada often quoted Narottama Das Thakur, Brajendra nandana jei saci suta hoilo sei, balarama hoilo nitai. Son of Nanda Maharaj came as son of Mother Saci and Balram came as Nitai. When Nimai was just 4 months old, the neighbours would gather around Him and chant the holy names. Upon hearing that chanting He… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Nimai establishes Yugadharma

Teachings to Rupa Goswami

Abhideya Abhideya means to engage in the nine processes of devotional service with knowledge and detachment. Radha Govinda is the abhideya murti and Rupa Goswami is our abhideya guru. Sri Rupa Goswami along with his brother Anupama left Ramakeli and started for Vrindavan. When they came to Prayag they saw that the whole town was… Continue reading Teachings to Rupa Goswami