Nimai was very naughty but whenever He was close to Vishvarupa, His elder brother, He became very grave. Vishvarupa was utterly disinterested in any type of material enjoyment. He was always absorbed in serving Vaishnavas, hearing Krishna katha and chanting Krishna’s glories. When someone develops this higher taste for Krishna consciousness then everything in this… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on What is of real value
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Reason for taking sannyasa
Many people take sannyasa because they are frustrated with life, but Lord Caitanya had the most perfect family, friends and loving associates. He took sannyasa because He wanted to reach people who were distant and who were offensive. As a sannyasi, everyone will respect Him and He would be free to travel and preach. He… Continue reading Reason for taking sannyasa
Radhanath Swami on The Perfect Situation
This year is the 500th anniversary of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s acceptance of sannyasa. Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu left His young, beautiful and chaste wife, who was only 15 years old. He left His old mother, Saci mata, who was already bereaved on account of her husband’s death. She gave birth to eight daughters but none… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on The Perfect Situation
Radhanath Swami on Raghunath Das Goswami pleases Lord Caitanya
That Govardhan sila was the most precious thing in Lord Caitanya’s life. Seeing Raghunath Das Goswami’s genuine humility, deep service attitude, attachment for the holy name, Vaishnava seva, hearing about Krishna and his profound austerities, Lord Caitanya gave him this Govardhan Sila. Raghunath Das Goswami performed his austerities, for essentially two reasons. HUMILITY: He thought… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Raghunath Das Goswami pleases Lord Caitanya
Lord Caitanya worships Giriraj
When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu came to Govardhan, He ran and embraced the first stone that He saw. He embraced Him with so much devotion and affection, His eyes were streaming tears of love. Govardhan is non-different from Krishna. His body is Krishna’s body there is absolutely no difference. But our acaryas warn us that we… Continue reading Lord Caitanya worships Giriraj
Radhanath Swami on Purpose of Knowledge
Not only is our philosophy meant to defend against opposing philosophies that come from other people in the world but knowledge is meant to conquer the anartha of false ego, which is with in our heart. Lord Caitanya not only defeated the mayavadi scholars at Varanasi but also transformed their hearts. Lord established that, the… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Purpose of Knowledge
Radhanath Swami on Nimai humbles Kesava Kasmiri
Once a famous scholar and great pandit named Keshav Kashmiri came to Mayapur. He was digvijay, He would travel all over the country and defeat various scholars and they had to sign a statement accepting their defeat. He was extremely proud of his scholarship. One day he happen to walk along Ganga and met Nimai pandit.… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Nimai humbles Kesava Kasmiri
Radhanath Swami on Indra’s pride crushed
All the animals on the top of the hill didn’t care anything about the rain, and Giriraj himself he was being touched by th etip of Krishna’s little finger of his left hand. Krishna through that little finger was infusing Giriraj, with his love. Giriraj was in such happiness that Indra’s most powerful thunderbolts felt… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Indra’s pride crushed
Radhanath Swami on Beautiful reciprocations
Devotees’ hearts were charmed by the sweet sound of His flute. But Madhumangal became very worried. He said, “Gopal, please stop playing Your flute, because if Giriraj hears this flute, He might go into ecstasy and faint. And if He faints and fall off Your finger, we will all be crushed to death. Also when… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Beautiful reciprocations
Radhanath Swami on Yasoda’s distress
While Krishna was holding Govardhan a beautiful conversation took place: Yasoda mayi: “Krishna, you are so impudent. You have no control over senses or Your mind. Why did You do this? It has been our family tradition to worship Indra for several generations, why did You have to insult him in this way? And now… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Yasoda’s distress
