It is certainly not proper etiquette for a Vaisnava to advertise himself, so I feel uncomfortable posting this video of myself chanting on the original japa beads of Srila Jiva Goswami. I do so only in the mood of sharing my good fortune with others, so they too may be inspired to chant to the [...]
Srila Jiva Goswami’s Japa Beads!In this photo album are the original tulasi japa beads of Srila Jiva Goswami. They are kept safely in the home of a Vrindavan Goswami, whose father was the head pujari at Radha Damodar Temple for many years, including the time Srila Prabhupada was living there. |
Life in Vrindavan – Sataka 4Sataka 4 shows the daily life of the residents of Vrindavan as they tend to their cows, their children and their various services to the Lord. All glories to Cintamani Dhama! |
The Deities and People of JaipurThe devotion of the people of Jaipur for their deities is extraordinary. Many visit the prominent temples in the city both morning and evening. In this album I try to capture their devotion for Krsna – who is their worshipable Lord and the love of their lives. |
Vrindavan Meditations“My dear Lord, O Supreme Personality of Godhead, because of my association with material desires, one after another, I was gradually falling into a blind well full of snakes, following the general populace. But your servant, Narada Muni, kindly accepted me as his disciple and instructed me how to achieve this transcendental postion. Therefore, my [...] |
Patience in Devotional LifeDon’t expect immediate results. It may even take lifetimes. You have to be very patient. Rupa Goswami mentions in Nectar of Devotion – you have to be very patient. |
Life in Vrindavan – Sataka 3On parikrama we met this talented sadhu who was happy and content in his small bhajan kutir, chanting the holy names of the Lord and playing various musical instruments. |
Madhu PanditToday we officially opened a memorial to Madhu Pandit, an eternal associate of Lord Caitanya, that we helped construct at the Radha Gopinath Temple in Jaipur. He was the devotee who discovered Lord Gopinath in Vrindavan. We unveiled a large beautiful painting of Madhu Pandit, and placed his old tulasi bead coat in a special [...] |
Govindaji at Mangal Arotika in Jaipur“My dear friends, if you have any desire to enjoy society, friendship and love within this material world, then don’t look upon the beautiful form of Krsna, who is standing on the bank of the Yamana at Kesi ghat. He is known as Govinda and His eyes are very enchanting. He is playing upon His [...] |
Govindaji on New Years DayI made it to Jaipur just in time for the final evening arotik on New Year’s day. The temple was packed and Radha Govinda looked regal and splendid on Their large silver alter. I prayed for Their mercy that I may always be engaged in spreading Their glories and one day awaken my dormant love [...] |
