Evening Kirtan at Gopal Bhatta Goswami’s Samadhi
Holy Places
Fragrant Radha Kunda“May that very charming and especially fragrant Radha-kunda, where intoxicated with love the Divine Couple and the sakhis daily sport with great joy in the water so fragrant with exquisite lotus flowers, be the sole shelter of my life.” [ Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami, Sri Radha-kundastakam ] |
O my desire to stay in Vrindavan“O my desire, if you are determined to stay in Vrindavan, then do it. I shall remain here with no other concern. I do not care for happiness, distress, mental anguish, pious deeds, freedom from sin, or the splendor of pure devotional service to Lord Hari’s lotus feet.” [ Srila Prabodhananda Sarasvati, Sri Vrindavan Mahimamrta, [...] |
Rather live in Vrindavan”I would rather live in Vrindavan as insect than live elsewhere as a liberated soul with an eternal body full of knowledge and bliss. I would rather live in Vrindavan as the poorest of the poor than live elsewhere with unlimited opulences. |
Life In Vrindavan – Sataka 6”If the youthful Divine Couple, who are as fragrant as beautiful sumanah flowers and the life of the entire world, will not sprinkle me with the nectar of Their mercy, then my friend I ask that you be merciful to me. Bless me that I may live my entire life at this sacred Radha Kunda.” [...] |
Home AgainAfter arriving back in Vrindavan I immediately went on parikrama to again absorb the deep spiritual mood of it’s residents, deities, animals and sacred places. Camera in hand, I caught the colors, emotions, movements and moods of everything that touched my heart and caught my eye. I am pleased to share it with all of [...] |
My Radha Govinda Today In VrindavanMy Radha Govinda with buckets of color for Holi,which is being celebrated today here in Vrindavan along with Gaura Purnima. The colors are flying! |
Kirtan Mela at MayapuraI am in Mayapura enjoying the loving association of devotees and the wonderful kirtans at the Kirtan Mela. Many thanks to HH Sacinandana Swami for organizing this event! |
Moving OnToday I am leaving Varanasi, the ancient city of Kasi, where the sadhus say Lord Siva’s trident is buried. Mentioned in the Rig Veda, it is one of the oldest cities on earth. Leaving this holy place I carry with me many precious memories of my pilgrimage here such as: the sacred river Ganges, which [...] |
Siva Ratri in VaranasiTomorrow we will observe Siva-ratri in Varanasi. Hundred of thousands of pilgrims are expected to descend upon the city to visit the famous Kasi Viswanath Temple, one of the main Siva temples in India. We will also visit the temple and pray to Mahadeva in the mood of the residents of Vrindavan: srimad gopisvaram vande [...] |
