Deities

Krsna and Balarama’s Gurukula

Ujjain is called Avantipur in the ancient scriptures. It is where Krsna and Balarama attended the Gurukula of their teacher Sandipani-muni. The lake Krsna and Balarama bathed in is still there, as well as the kunda that Sandipani-muni bathed in daily.

Dwarka-Sila Necklace

Many years ago my friend, Chaturatma das, gave me a beautiful Dwarka-sila necklace. The history of the necklace goes back to the early days in the movement, when one devotee found the silas in Dwarka and had them strung together in silver casings. Recently I had the necklace renovated. I will place it daily around [...]

My Traveling Companion

I have decided to take my Nrsimha-salagram as my main deity to Brazil this Sunday. Today, in Warsaw, I worshipped Him with all the upacara’s – and a special prayer for protection! susarmane manmathaya namo varmaya varmine kari carma vasanaya karala vadanaya ca “I offer my obeisances unto Lord Nrsimha, who is most sacred and [...]

The Lord – who very kindly came to me today

“May Lord Lord Nrsimhadeva, who appeared as the enemy of Hiranyakasipu, protect me in all directions. His loud laughing vibrated in all directions and caused the pregnant wives of the asuras to have miscarriages. May that Lord be kind enough to protect me in difficult places like the forest and the battlefront.” [SB. 6.8.14 ]

Giri-Govardhana’s Blessings

An amazing Govardhana sila that came to me today on the auspicious occasion of Govardhana-puja, here in Sri Vrindavan Dhama. I will worship Him as Hari-dasa-varya; the best servant of Lord Krsna.

Able To Work Wonders

Yesterday I received a most valuable gift: a beautiful one-inch Sudarsana salagrama-sila, encased in gold and glowing like the sun. May he watch over and protect me in my service to my spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada and the Supreme Lord, Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu. “O Sudarsana, you have a very auspicious hub, and therefore you [...]

Jaipur Temples Darshan

Today in Jaipur we took darsan of Radha Govinda, Radha Gopinath and Radha Damodar, asking Their blessings to proceed to Sri Vrindavan Dhama.

My Life and Soul

I took longer to do my puja today as everyone is down at the Woodstock site setting up. Some photos of my Lord’s …

Permission to Worship Deities

My dear disciple, Please accept my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Thank you for your letter. You are too young in the process of devotional service to begin worshipping personal deities. Deity worship is part of our sadhana. However, our main sadhana should be focusing on the chanting of the Holy Names. When you [...]

Trying to be Your devotee

“My dear Lord Nrsimha, You are the maintainer of Prahlada Maharaja and Your wide open mouth is exactly like the sun which causes the destruction of the universe. Your roar frightens all the roaming predators of the night. You are always beautifully glorified by sages such as Narada Muni. O Lord! Please protect me too, [...]