The Duty of Serving Uninvited Guests In Vedic culture, the duty of a householder is to serve not only invited guests but also those who arrive unexpectedly. This duty is…
In Vaishnava culture, welcoming guests, especially those who enlighten us with spiritual knowledge and inspiration, is a sacred duty. This concept of "Atithi" or the uninvited guest is emphasized throughout…
Gangadevi’s Yearning and Krishna’s Blessing Gangadevi, the goddess of the Ganges, observed with admiration and joy the wonderful service that Yamuna Mai was rendering in Vrindavan. The gopas (cowherd boys)…
Sanatan Goswami’s Love for the Vrajavasis Sanatan Goswami, one of the principal disciples of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, was revered as the guru of all the Vrajavasis (residents of Vrindavan). His…
The Disguise of the Boatman Śrīla Jīva Goswami narrates a beautiful and playful pastime that took place at Manasi Ganga, a sacred lake in Vrindavan. One evening, Śrīmatī Rādhārani and…
Bakrasura's Defeat and the Gopas' Concern After Krishna killed the demon Bakrasura, who had taken the form of a calf, the demigods showered flowers from the heavens in celebration, and…
Kaikeyi, one of the principal wives of King Dasaratha and the stepmother of Lord Rama, loved Rama as dearly as her own son, Bharata. Similarly, Lord Rama honored and served…
The Story of Jāmbavān and the Syamantaka Jewel The Origin of the Syamantaka Jewel There was once a king named Satrājit who lived within the jurisdiction of Dvārakādhāma. He was…
Jatayu’s Noble Lineage and Friendship with Dasaratha Jatayu, the noble king of vultures, was the son of Aruna, the charioteer of Surya, the sun god. He was the brother of…
The Divine Plan for Jagannatha's Manifestation Five thousand years ago, Lord Krishna, along with His elder brother Balarama and His younger sister Subhadra, visited Kurukshetra in a chariot during a…