Devotees Should Live in Vrindavana

Devotees, who are free and contemplating purchasing a flat or shifting their residence, are often confused about which Holy Dhama to live in; Vrindavana, Navadvipa or Jagannatha Puri ? Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and all the Gaudiya Vaisnava mahajanas and shastras... Read more

Diksha is Personal

The most significant, auspicious, beneficial and beautiful event in person’s entire material existence occurs when he/she receives diksha from Sri Guru. It is a momentous moment of transformation, elevation and elation that permanently establishes one on the... Read more

Does Guru Come Back for Me ?

Some say that the Guru-vandanam verse “chakshu dan dilo ye, janme janme prabhu sei” refers to the principle of guru-tattva. It does not mean that one’s present individual guru appears again in the next life to help his unaccomplished disciple. This... Read more

Eleven Points of Arati

The eleven points below reveal different aspects of the common daily practice of Thakuraji puja, or the worship of the Deity whom each devotee loves and serves. I collected the article from the “Acarya Folio” and am presenting it here for your benefit.... Read more

Essence of Bhajana

In verse 11 of Manah Siksha, Srila Raghunatha dasa Goswamipada addresses his mind, and reveals five essential practices which will quickly bring Krishna prema. He says, “Radha Giridhari are forever overwhelmed by divine erotic love (smara vivaso). O mind! You... Read more

Gaudiyas & Narasimha Prayers

Every day in Puri, before taking darshana of Sri Jagannatha Deva, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu would stop at a small shrine dedicated to Lord Nrisimha within the temple complex. Then Mahaprabhu would offer obeisances and recite the following prayers again and again, prati... Read more