Writings: Dhama-tattva

The Spirit of Kartika in Vrindavana

Swami B.G. Narasingha offering a lamp at Radha Damodar, Vrindavan, during Kartik
Swami B.B. Vishnu
Nov 12 2024 - Krishna Talk 253
Kartika in the Vraja-dhama is a very special time for its residents, drawing out their deep devotion and excitement in anticipation of the daily offerings of lamps and the special darshans of its Deities. » more

Śrī Śrīdhāma Prakāśa Prasaṅga

Yogapitha, Mayapur
Swami B.R. Sridhara
Sep 19 2024 - Krishna Talk 252
Divine vision, anointed with the salve of love, is essential to perceive the true nature of the dhāma. A pure heart, free from material contamination, is indispensable for the revelation of śrī-dhāma’s true form. » more

Radhakunda and Radharani

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Sep 11 2024 - Krishna Talk 251
Just as Rādhārāṇī is dear to Kṛṣṇa, so too is the place of Rādhārāṇī's bath, Rādhā-kuṇḍa, most dear to Kṛṣṇa. Among all the gopīs, She is the Supreme. She is the Lord's most beloved. » more

Going to Vrindavana

Swami B.R. Sridhara
Oct 4 2023 - Krishna Talk 247
Where is Vṛndāvana? Narottama Ṭhākura Mahāśaya says, viṣaya chāḍiya kabe śuddha ha’be mana, kabe hama herabo śrī vṛndāvana (When will my mind be purified losing the taste for material enjoyment? When will I roam freely in the land of Vṛndāvana?) What is Vṛndāvana proper? It is a stage of... » more

On Hankering and Satisfaction

Swami B.G. Narasingha
May 14 2021 - Krishna Talk 231
Don't feel satisfied, try to feel an increased necessity. Within this hankering comes the feeling of fulfillment also. Just fulfillment, as it stands alone, is not in our favor. It will not bring us and keep us in touch with the devotees in this life. It will not enable us to substantially remain... » more

Pilgrimage to Vrndavana-dhama

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Oct 18 2013 - Krishna Talk 169
“Is my love for Krsna so great that He is bound to appear before my eyes?” Should we make Krsna the object of our eye-enjoyment? » more

Pět přikázání Šrí Čaitanji Maháprabhua

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Mar 7 2012 - Krishna Talk 138
Existuje správný způsob, jak rozvíjet vědomí Kršny, a existuje správná linie. Musíme pochopit, co to znamená. » more

The Five Precepts of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Mar 7 2012 - Krishna Talk 138
There’s a proper way to cultivate Krsna Consciousness and there's a proper line. We have to understand what that is. » more

Адбхута Мандир и Видение Бхактивиноды

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Sep 20 2005 - Krishna Talk 57
В статье «Адбхута Мандир и видение Бхактивиноды», написанной в 2005 году, Шрила Нарасингха Махараджа подробно рассказывает о том, как Бхактивинода Тхакур открыл Йогапитху, место рождения Шри Чаитанйи. Он приводит убедительные аргументы в пользу того, почему храм Йогапитха — это настоящий Адбхута... » more

Adbhuta Mandira and Bhaktivinoda's Vision

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Sep 20 2005 - Krishna Talk 57
Bhaktivinoda Thakura was not staying in Godrumadvipa when he had his vision of the Adbhuta Mandira. In fact Bhaktivinoda's house at Godruma was not built until two years later. » more

Mayapura and the Adbhuta-mandira

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Jul 23 2004 - Krishna Talk 52
There is a doubt circulating among some devotees about the authentic location of 'Mayapura,' the birth site of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. There is also a controversy among some devotees about the Adbhuta-mandira. Will you please say something to clarify these issues? » more

Worship of Govardhan

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Oct 27 2003 - Krishna Talk 46
Some devotees worship Govardhana as Krsna or Balarama and others worship Him as the best devotee of Krsna (Srimati Radharani). How should we worship Govardhana? » more

Sri Govindadevastakam

Visvanatha Cakravarti
Date Unknown - Article
"May Lord Govindadeva, who charms the eyes of all living beings with the graceful movement of the peacock feather in His golden crown shining with pearls and gems, be my shelter." » more

A New Temple on the Birth-site of the Supreme Lord Sri Krsna Caitanya

Gaudiya Magazine Editors
Date Unknown - Article
A short article reporting the opening of the Yogapitha temple in 1935, with additional background information. » more

Evidence From the Book 'Citre Navadvipa'

Rao Saheb Saradindu Narayana Raya
Date Unknown - Article
Some notes from the book 'Citre Navadvipa' published in 1930 by Sriyukta Saradindu Narayana Raya, secretary of the Navadvipa-dhama Pracarini Sabha. This book has many evidences including discoveries made by the famous Bengali historian Sri Nagendranath Basu. » more

Adbhuta Mandira Report from the Gaudiya - 1934

Gaudiya Magazine Editors
Date Unknown - Article
Report on the Adbhuta-mandira & Bhaktivinoda's predictio » more

The Opening Ceremony of the Lord's Temple

Gaudiya Magazine Editors
Date Unknown - Article
An excerpt from a Bengali article found in The Gaudiya magazine written in 1935, explaining the prediction of Sri Nityananada Prabhu and it's fulfillment by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura and Srila Prabhupada Sarasvati Thakura. » more

Navadvipa Dhama and Devotion Proper

Swami B.R. Sridhara
Date Unknown - Article
We should try to become more acquainted with the realistic view of Nabadwip. There are so many divisions in this Nabadwip Dham: mainly nine. It is mentioned that they represent the nine sections of devotion. » more

The Prediction of Thakura Vrndavana Dasa

Gaudiya Magazine Editors
Date Unknown - Article
An extract from an article entitled "The Full Moon of the Advent of Lord Gauranga" from The Harmonist, Vol. 15 1935. This essay mentions the prediction of Srila Vrndavana Dasa Thakura in Sri Caitanya-bhagavata about the discovery of Mayapura. » more

The Topography of Sridhama Mayapura

Gaudiya Magazine Editors
Date Unknown - Article
An article from The Harmonist 1931 which gives additional evidence pointing to the birth site of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. » more

Vedic Discoveries

Date Unknown - Article
The Greeks identified Krsna with Herakles and Sankarsana with Dionysos, and it is no wonder that they were favourably inclined to their worship. The Besnagar inscription describes the Greek ambassador Heliodorus as a Bhagavata who dedicated a Garuda banner to Lord Vasudeva. » more

The Holy Birth-Place of the Supreme Lord Sri Krsna Caitanya

Professor Nishi Kanta Sanyal
Date Unknown - Article
An article by Prof. Nishi Kanta Sanyal, disciple of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Prabhupada, taken from The Harmonist magazine Vol. 28. 1931. Prof. Sanyal explains both the academic and transcendental evidences to authenticate the Mayapura birthsite. » more

Adbhuta Mandira Report from the Gaudiya - March 20, 1934

Gaudiya Magazine Editors
Mar 20 1934 - Article
Fulfillment of Bhaktivinoda's instruction and desire » more

Adbhuta Mandira Report from the Gaudiya - March 9, 1934

Gaudiya Magazine Editors
Mar 9 1934 - Article
New Temple opened as reported in the Navadvipa-dhama Pracarini Sabha. » more

Upadesamrta

Rupa Goswami
Upadesamrta - Sridhar Maharaja Purports
This essential work by Srila Rupa Goswami is presented along with the deep realizations of Srila Sridhara Maharaja. Powerful reading for either the serious devotee or beginner. » more
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