After his astonishing victory, young Yamunācārya—now celebrated as Ālabandāra, “the Conqueror”—was given half of the Pāṇḍya kingdom. Though only twelve years old, he ruled with rare intelligence and righteousness. The…
When all the royal courtiers had gathered, the great debate began. Kolāhala, confident and proud, opened the contest by asking Yamunācārya a few questions on Sanskrit grammar. The young boy…
When Kolāhala’s messenger returned to Madurai and told him of the boy’s daring challenge, the scholar laughed aloud. “A twelve-year-old child wants to debate with me? Very well, let us…
In the southern land of Bhārata, many great devotees appeared to glorify the Supreme Lord. Among them shone the noble Yamunācārya—also known as Ālabandāra, “the Conqueror.” He was the grandson…
The Unexpected Discovery One quiet afternoon in the fragrant groves near Yāvat, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and Lord Kṛṣṇa sat together beneath a flowering kadamba tree, lost in gentle laughter and sweet…
The Search for Kṛṣṇa After Kṛṣṇa had departed for Mathurā, the forests of Vṛndāvana seemed empty and still. The sound of His flute no longer echoed through the trees, and…
Padmā’s Spying Eyes One serene afternoon in the groves near Yāvat, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī and Lord Kṛṣṇa were seated together beneath a flowering tree, laughing and sharing soft words. The gentle…
THE MYSTERIOUS ILLNESSOne radiant morning in Nandagrāma, the usual laughter of the cowherd boys was replaced by silence. Mother Yaśodā entered her darling son’s room, expecting to find Him ready…
THE ENVIOUS WHISPERS OF VRNDĀVANAOne soft autumn evening, when the moon rose over Vṛndāvana and the forest hummed with quiet life, the gopīs gathered to recall the mystery of their…
THE GAPING LONGINGIn the tender dawns of Vraja, the young gopīs felt one ache that would not quiet—the ardent wish that Kṛṣṇa, the son of Nanda, be their only beloved…