Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir temple

Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the incarnation of Lord for this age , appeared in a golden form, adding glory to Mayapur as the Land of Golden Avatar. Historically, Navadvipa is the seat of learning, where scholars regularly meet and a place of Vedic culture. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu started his Sankirtan movement, the essence of which is… Continue reading Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir temple

Radhanath Swami on Entering Vrindavan

Srila Narrotam Das Thakura wrote in his prayers that in order to understand the loving pastimes of Radha and Krishna we should be humble and take shelter of the six Goswamis of Vrindavan. Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakura would say, “Do not try to see Krishna, try to serve Krishna in such a way that Krishna is pleased… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Entering Vrindavan

Radhanath Swami on Mood of the Yatra

Today we are beginning our yatra, Kartik of 2009. This human life is very rare, every moment is so precious. And the rarest of all things is the association of the Lord’s devotees. Caitanya Mahaprabhu taught through Rupa Goswami, five very important principles, which are most important to make spiritual progress. 1 .  To associate with devotees, 2… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Mood of the Yatra

Radhanath Swami On The Opulence of Vrindavan

The culmination and the highest most inclusive level of love between the Lord and His devotees is manifested in Vrindavan. Lord Krishna descends from Goloka Vrindavan to this material world once in a day of Brahma. When He told about His plan, to come to this world, Radharani said, “I cannot live without You and I want to come with You.” Sita was… Continue reading Radhanath Swami On The Opulence of Vrindavan

Krishna subdues Kaliya

During one of his pilgrimages to Vrindavana, Radhanath Swami gave a graphic description of the poisoning of the Kaliya Lake and the defeat of Kaliya at the hands of Krishna. Kaliya alongwith his wives was living inside a big lake within Yamuna. Radhanath Swami juxtaposed Kaliya with a burning ball of the fire in the… Continue reading Krishna subdues Kaliya

Rupa and Sanatana Goswami at Kamyavan

Srila Rupa Goswami and Sanatana Goswami were prominent amongst the famous six Goswamis of Vrindavan. They were disciples of Lord Shri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and under His direction they excavated many of the lost places of Krishna’s pastimes in Vrindavan. Once they were living in Kamyavan and continuously discussing the divine subject matters of the pastimes… Continue reading Rupa and Sanatana Goswami at Kamyavan

The Second Coronation at Govinda Kunda

Something beautiful happened after demigods headed by Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma and Lord Indra performed abhishek of Lord Krishna at Govinda Kunda. Here is Radhanath Swami’s narration: “Lord Brahma came to be the head priest. Lord Shiva came to give his blessings, and with the permission of Shiva and the direction of Brahma, it is… Continue reading The Second Coronation at Govinda Kunda

Krishna Lifting Govardhan

During the Vrindavan Yatra of 2008, Radhanath Swami gave a beautiful narration of Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill on the day of Diwali. Here are a few key philosophical points that Radhanath Swami covered during the lecture: 1)   After Indra’s attempt to destroy the Vrajavasis by sendi During the Vrindavan Yatra of 2008, Radhanath Swami gave… Continue reading Krishna Lifting Govardhan