Duryodhana’s Offenses Against the Pāṇḍavas Duryodhana, eldest of the Kauravas, was intensely greedy for the throne of Hastināpura. He viewed the Pāṇḍavas as threats and sought to eliminate them by…
Jealousy and a Malicious Plot Rāmacandra Khān, a landlord in the Benapole area, was deeply envious of Haridāsa Ṭhākura, a respected Vaiṣṇava saint in the region. Driven by jealousy, Rāmacandra…
Mādhavendra Purī’s Last Days In the final stages of his life, the great saint Mādhavendra Purī was deeply absorbed in chanting the holy names of Kṛṣṇa. Overwhelmed by separation from…
Introduction: Respect in Devotional Service Humility and respect toward devotees are the foundation of spiritual progress. Even a small offense or lack of respect can create obstacles on the path…
The First Meeting: An Unseen Offense Sugrīva, the king of the Vanaras, became friends with Lord Rāma. When they first met, Sugrīva respectfully offered a seat to Rāma but did…
The Power and Devotion of Kartavirya Arjuna Kartavirya Arjuna was a mighty king of the Haihaya dynasty, famous for his extraordinary strength and thousand arms. He ruled the powerful kingdom…
The Oppression by Chand Kazi Chand Kazi, the Chief Magistrate of Navadwipa, was a devout and strict Muslim official under Hussein Shah. He was zealous in enforcing laws that forbade…
The Royal Council and the Missing Petitioners One bright morning, Lord Rama held a royal council with wise sages and ministers to discuss state affairs. Rama asked Lakshmana to call…
The Picnic and the Lizard in the Well Lord Krishna’s family members—princes Samba, Pradyumna, Carubhanu, and Gada—went on a picnic near Dvaraka. Thirsty, they searched for water and found a…
The Wealthy but Proud Merchant Śreṇika was a rich merchant known for his wealth and business acumen. However, he was also known for his arrogance and lack of respect for…