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)…
Adapted from Srila Lochan Das Thakur’s Śrī Caitanya-maṅgala Ādi-khaṇḍa, Bālya-līlā, texts 373-403 Murari Gupta's Encounter with Nimai One day, the learned scholar and physician Murari Gupta visited Nabadwip, accompanied by…
The Crying of Baby Nimai When Nimai was just a small baby, He would constantly cry, causing great concern for His parents. Jagannātha Mishra and mother Śacī were worried that something…
The Power of the Holy Name The holy name of God holds the power to influence and transform all living beings. This truth was magnificently demonstrated by Lord Caitanya during…
Introduction to Nimai’s Childhood Play When Nimai (Lord Caitanya) was a small child, he once noticed a group of little puppies playing outside His house. Being a playful child, He…
Once, the Supreme Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, along with His divine brother Sri Nityananda Prabhu, visited the home of His dear devotee Srila Gauri Das Pandit in Ambika-Kalna, West Bengal.…
The story of Gauranga (Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu) and the washerman is a beautiful example of the transformative power of devotion and the chanting of the holy names. The Encounter One day,…
The Incident in Ananta Samhita In the sacred scripture known as the Ananta Samhita, Lord Shiva narrates to Parvati a beautiful and divine pastime of Lord Krishna. Krishna was enjoying the…
Introduction: Durvāsā Muni’s Curse In the Satya-yuga, the great sage Durvāsā Muni took residence on the bank of a sacred lake called Vimala-Kuṇḍa. Durvāsā, known for his intense austerities and…
Introduction: The Journey to Jagannatha Puri During the later years of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s life, He resided in Puri, where every year a large group of devotees from Bengal would…