Krishna approached Nanda Maharaj and enquired from Him the purpose of the sacrifice. Being lovingly persuaded by Krishna, Nanda Maharaj explained that they were performing this puja for Indra. Nanda Maharaj explained, “Since we are cowherds we depend on rains which give fresh grasses for the cows and therefore as a token of gratitude every… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Krishna convinces Nanda Maharaj
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Krishna plans to remove Indra’s pride by HH Radhanath Swami
After this pastime, Krishna was walking around in the forest and He saw that the cowherd men were preparing for an elaborate yajna. The cowherd men were actually making preparations for the annual Indra puja. “Krishna is in the heart of every living being. He not only hears what you say, sees what you do, feels… Continue reading Krishna plans to remove Indra’s pride by HH Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Wives of the Brahmanas Achieve Perfection
Meanwhile the noon time passed, and the cowherd boys were hungry. They approached the brahmanas who were performing an elaborate sacrifice and asked them for some food for Krishna and Balarama, but they ignored them. “Isn’t that typical, isn’t that common for people all over the world? Sometimes even devotees, we are so busy for… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Wives of the Brahmanas Achieve Perfection
Radhanath Swami on Krishna Enjoys Lunch With His Friends
The Yogamaya potency of Krishna would arrange for demons to come every day just before lunch. This would stop their play and then Krishna would play with the demons and then effortlessly kill them, and either liberate them or send them to the spiritual world depending upon the particular inclination of the asura. By all… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Krishna Enjoys Lunch With His Friends
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
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
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
Radhanath Swami on Holy Tirthas in Navadwip
Just seven days before Srila Prabhupada left this world, Swami Trust’. he formed a trust named ‘Bhaktivedanta Swami Trust. Srila Prabhupada formed this trust for the purpose of dham. restoring the holy places in dham. So as part of that endeavour, one of the things we try to do is to locate the various places mentioned by Bhakti Vinod Thakur in his book ‘Navadwip Dham Mahatmya’ in… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Holy Tirthas in Navadwip
Radhanath Swami On Radharani Is Pleased By Our Sincerity
HH Umapati Swami Maharajtold that, “when the devotees are offering these lamps, I am seeing something very very special. That during the offering of the lamp of all the devotees, Radharani’s smile is so special and sweet like no other time.” I said Maharaj you are seeing that because your lamp is a good lamp.… Continue reading Radhanath Swami On Radharani Is Pleased By Our Sincerity
