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…
The Dispute Over the Samadhi On November 16, 1915, Srila Gaurakisora Das Babaji Maharaja entered the eternal pastimes of the Lord. This occurred a year after the departure of Bhaktivinoda…
Seeking Solitude in Unlikely Places To avoid the disturbances caused by mundane people seeking material boons, Srila Gaurakisora Das Babaji Maharaj once chose to reside in the lavatories at the…
The Thakur’s Request In 1908, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, feeling the call to renounce household life, sought initiation into the renounced order from Srila Gaurakisora Das Babaji Maharaj. One day, the…
The Gift of the Quilt One cold day during the winter season, a devotee, concerned for Babaji Maharaja's comfort, gifted him a warm quilt. The devotee likely imagined that Babaji…
Babaji Maharaja's Late Night Revelation One night, as Babaji Maharaja was deeply immersed in chanting japa, something extraordinary happened. Suddenly, he jumped up and exclaimed with great intensity, "Did you…
Arrival of the Landowner One day, a wealthy landowner from East Bengal arrived at Srila Gaurakisora's place, accompanied by a friend. This landowner, known for his scholarly knowledge and devotion,…