The Slap of Devotion Around two hundred years ago, there lived a devoted pujari (priest) named Gopal Das Mukherjee, who served the deity of Sri Madan Mohan in Vrindavan. One…
Jiva Goswami was born in Ramakeli, West Bengal, as the son of Anupama, who was the younger brother of the renowned Rupa and Sanatana Goswamis. This made Jiva Goswami their…
Narada Muni's Inquiry Once, the great sage Narada Muni went to Vaikuntha and asked Lord Vishnu, "Please tell me, Bhagwan, what are the results of being in the association of…
The Disciple's Question Once, there was a very learned and wise Guru, deeply revered by his disciples. One day, one of his disciples, eager to understand the essence of spiritual…
The Poor Brahmana's Quest Once, a poor brahmana devotedly worshiped Lord Shiva, seeking a benediction to improve his life. Pleased with the brahmana's devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him and…
Krishna's Love for His Cows When Krishna was about to leave for his first day of cow herding, Mother Yashoda, concerned for her son's well-being, approached him with a pair…
The Encounter with the Beggar Once, Lord Shiva and His consort, Parvati, were passing through a town disguised as ordinary villagers. As they walked through the streets, a beggar approached…
The Persistent Seeker In January 1900, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur sought initiation from the highly revered Gaurakishora Das Babaji on the advice of his father and spiritual guide, Srila Bhaktivinoda…
The Incident When Bimala Prasad was just a small boy, perhaps two or three years old, his father, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, brought some ripe mangoes from the market. Eagerly, young…
Overseeing the Jagannath Temple At this time, Bhaktivinoda Thakur was serving as the Magistrate at Puri, a role that included overseeing the smooth operation of the Jagannath Temple. The Thakur…