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…
A Devout Brāhmaṇa’s VowIn the holy city of Jagannātha Purī lived a devout brāhmaṇa learned in the Vedas, who daily performed sacrificial duties in service of the Lord. In his…
The Inspiration for Gīta-GovindaOnce the Supreme Lord, the Husband of Rukmiṇī, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, said to His intimate devotee Uddhava, “In the age of Kali, I wish to be worshiped through…
ObeisanceObeisance to Śrī Gaṇeśa, the remover of all obstacles. Obeisance to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, who appeared among the cowherds to protect the world through His divine play. The Lord’s Concern for…