One day Jiva told his mother that he was going to visit some relatives in one of their ancestral homes. When he came out of their sight he fled to Navadwip. There he was introduced to Lord Nityananda in Srivas’s home. Lord Nityananda embraced him and offered to take him on a personal tour of the… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Nitai’s Mercy
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Radhanath Swami on Mood in the Spiritual World
Radharani declares Govardhan hill to be the best of the servant. Govardhan not only provide nutritious grasses for the cows but also cool nectarine lakes of fresh water. These lakes represents Govardhan’s tears of ecstasy in serving Krishna and His devotees. When the cows and the gopas taste that nectarine water they get intoxicated and… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Mood in the Spiritual World
Radhanath Swami On A Spiritual Vision
As he grew a little older, this longing to go to Vrindavan became more and more intensified. He would cry longing for the mercy of the Lord and all of His associates. One night he had a vision of Lord Caitanya and His associates performing an ecstatic harinam sankirtan. Suddenly the dream ended and Jiva… Continue reading Radhanath Swami On A Spiritual Vision
Radhanath Swami on Krishna As Complete Form of God
Yasoda mayi took such special milk for Krishna and when it was boiling over she placed Krishna aside and went to save the milk. But Krishna did not care for that special milk, He wanted mother Yasoda’s milk. The Supreme Absolute truth, who is the source of everything, is crying as a baby. He takes… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Krishna As Complete Form of God
Radhanath Swami on Childhood Impressions
As a small child Jiva Goswami witnessed Lord Caitanya bestowing His mercy upon his uncles Rupa and Sanatana and on his father Anupam as well. He saw them manifesting the deepest, most genuine feelings of humility. The sight of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu showering His mercy upon them left a deep impression in his heart. From… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Childhood Impressions
Radhanath Swami on Significance of Diwali from Ramalila
Diwali is the day when Lord Rama returned, after 14 years of exile, to Ayodhya. There are two important principles – Vipralamba and Sambhoga. In the advaitavada conception there is the neutral state of complete peace. But in Vrindavan, love between the Lord and His devotees is always increasing through union and separation. When Lord… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Significance of Diwali from Ramalila
Radhanath Swami on “The Real Impediment”
By the grace of Srila Prabhupada and the exalted acaryas, the doors of Sri Vrindavan dham have opened for all of us to spend this price less time together. Simply by our sincerity to serve, our enthusiasm to hear and chant and the intensity of our prayers, the opportunity to access the highest treasure of… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on “The Real Impediment”
Did Lord Caitanya come first or Radha & Krishna? – HH Radhanath Swami
Lord Caitanya is Krishna Himself accepting the mood of Radharani. In Caitanya Bhagavat and Caitanya Mangal they pose a question – Who came first Lord Caitanya or Radha & Krishna? rädhä kåñëa-praëaya-vikåtir hlädiné çaktir asmäd ekätmänäv api bhuvi purä deha-bhedaà gatau tau The One supreme absolute truth became two for the sake of loving relationships,… Continue reading Did Lord Caitanya come first or Radha & Krishna? – HH Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami on Getting Prabhupada’s Association
Tonight we have with us one of Srila Prabhupada’s very close loving associates. Every word of Prabhupada’s books and lectures and everything that he ever said to any of his disciples are all intimate personal instructions to us and we should see it that way. It is Sri Chaitanya Mahapurabhu’s mercy manifesting through Srila Prabhupada. So when we are reading his books we… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Getting Prabhupada’s Association
Radhanath Swami on Krishna convinces Nanda Maharaj
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
