The Lord’s Visit UnrecognizedAfter Hanumān’s departure, he went to Śrī Rāma and said, “O Lord, the sage Tulsīdās, who is none other than Vālmīki himself, yearns to behold You. Please…
The Demon in the ForestAfter twelve years of austerities on the banks of the Gaṅgā, Tulsīdās continued his practice of offering the remaining water from his ablutions to nourish trees.…
The King’s Journey and the Wife’s DepartureOne day, Emperor Akbar set out on a royal tour, and Tulsīdās accompanied him. During his absence, a messenger arrived from Mamatā’s maternal home…
InvocationVictory, victory to the Supreme Lord—Sach-cid-ānanda, the lover of His devotees, root of all joy, savior of the world, beautiful in His dark-blue splendor, Govinda! Glory to the Lord who…
The Birth of a Devotee-HistorianIn the land of Gwalior, there lived a noble and learned brāhmaṇa named Nabhaji (Nābhājī), a great devotee of the Lord and a scholar among Vaiṣṇavas.…
The Divine RecognitionAfter the miraculous resurrection of Padmāvatī, Jayadeva’s glory spread throughout Jagannātha Purī and beyond. The people proclaimed, “Blessed is the poet whose song makes the Lord Himself appear!”…
Padmāvatī, the Jewel Among WomenIn Jagannātha Purī lived the divine couple—Śrī Jayadeva and his devoted wife Padmāvatī. She was no ordinary woman but a manifestation of Lakṣmī-devī herself, the goddess…
The Return of the ThievesThe two thieves who had once mutilated Jayadeva and robbed his treasure soon heard of a wonderful event — that the same Jayadeva, whom they had…
The King’s DiscoveryOne day, as fate arranged, the King of Krauncha went into the forest on a hunting expedition. The sun was setting, and darkness began to fall upon the…
A Generous DiscipleIn the sacred city of Jagannātha Purī, there lived a noble merchant, a man of great faith and generosity. He was deeply devoted to Lord Jagannātha and loved…