It was a cloudy night in the month of April, 1853. The rains came down heavily when Kanakasundarī, the wife of Mohan Chandra Ghosh, lay in labor in a small…
The Age of Inquiry and the Rise of ŚaṅkarācāryaOurs is an age filled with questions about existence, purpose, and the mysteries of life. Yet these questions are not new. Long…
The Pastime of TripuraLong ago, a powerful demon named Maya Dānava, expert in mystical architecture and illusion, came to the aid of the defeated demons. To protect them, he constructed…
The King’s ChallengeOnce, the king of Devagiri heard the fame of Saint Namdev. He was told, “There is a tailor in Pandharpur whose songs make Lord Vitthal appear before him.…
The Lord’s Hidden MessengerOne day in Pandharpur, Saint Namdev walked to the temple carrying a beautiful offering—freshly cooked rice mixed with ghee, fragrant with cardamom and saffron. It was his…
The Lord Conceals His PresenceAfter many years of serving Lord Vitthal in love and simplicity, Saint Namdev grew famous throughout Maharashtra. Devotees from all regions came to hear his kīrtans…
A Humble Devotee Turned AwayAfter returning from his pilgrimage, Saint Namdev once again visited Paṇḍharpur to take darśana of his beloved Lord Vitthal. As he approached the temple, singing with…
Namdev’s Journey NorthOnce, inspired by the Lord’s will, Saint Namdev set out on a long pilgrimage to spread the glories of nāma-saṅkīrtana. Singing “Vitthal, Vitthal,” he walked from village to…
A Pilgrimage with the SaintsAfter the miracle of the moving wall, Saint Namdev became known throughout Maharashtra as one of the Lord’s dearest servants. Desiring to share divine love beyond…
The Invitation to the AssemblyOne day, the saintly devotees of Paṇḍharpur—Jñāneśvar, Nivṛtti, Sopan, and Muktabai—arranged a great kīrtana assembly at the temple courtyard of Lord Vitthal. Devotees from many regions…