Radhanath Swami speaking on “Enchanting Pastimes of Child Nimai 2” 2012 yatra, Mayapur, Day 8

Hare Krishna I will begin my sharing with you a very auspicious heart inspiring appearance. Today is HG Gurudas Prabhu’s 72nd birthday. Let us wish all blessings upon him by loudly chanting Hari Bol! 41 yrs. ago he dragged me on the stage with Srila Prabhupada. Today I dragged you on the stage. Radhanath Swami… Continue reading Radhanath Swami speaking on “Enchanting Pastimes of Child Nimai 2” 2012 yatra, Mayapur, Day 8

Radhanath Swami on Higher Taste Comes by Krishna’s Grace

Rupa Goswami says lobha or greed – eagerness is the price for getting that higher taste. That means as an austerity we are enthusiastic. Oh! Yes I am hearing it again wonderful! The more I hear it, the more I am going to realize it. The more I hear it, the more I am going… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Higher Taste Comes by Krishna’s Grace

Radhanath Swami on Bhakti – The Matchless Gift

“Unless we understand the value of Prema Bhakti, love of god, it may seem that Krishna Consciousness is difficult, but if we can just appreciate the value of ecstatic love for Krishna then whatever we have to go through in this life, it’s actually very simple. It’s a very small price, it’s not so difficult.”… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Bhakti – The Matchless Gift

A Loving Guru and A Faithful Disciple by HH Radhanath Swami

Rupa Goswami initiated Jiva Goswami and Jiva became very dear to his guru. Once a powerful scholar named Rupa Narayana came to Vrindavan. His false ego was even greater than his knowledge. He had a jaya patra, a certificate where any one he defeated had to sign. He heard the glories of Rupa Goswami and… Continue reading A Loving Guru and A Faithful Disciple by HH Radhanath Swami

Radhanath Swami on Jiva’s training

Nityananda Prabhu knowing the inner most heart of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, understood the mission of Jiva Goswami. He was going to be empowered to be the greatest philosopher and scholar of spiritual philosophy and knowledge the world has ever seen. He sent him to Varanasi to study under Madhusudhan Vacaspati, the disciple of Sarvabhauma Bhattacharya. Jiva thoroughly… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on Jiva’s training

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

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

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