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Bhaktivinoda-gīti-dhārā and Beyond: Latest Updates from Navadvīpa

Bhaktivinoda-gīti-dhārā and Beyond: Latest Updates from Navadvīpa

I'm back in Navadvīpa and settling into my regular routine. Since it's been a while, I wanted to share a quick update about what's happening in my life, our online programs, and the new edition of Śrī Gauḍīya Gīti-guccha. Life We have exciting news

Our Kārtika Program 2024

Our Kārtika Program 2024

Praṇāma mantra for Śrī Rūpa-Raghunātha

Praṇāma mantra for Śrī Rūpa-Raghunātha

On Memorizing Ślokas (Part 2): Focus on Meaning, Not Just the Sequence of Words

On Memorizing Ślokas (Part 2): Focus on Meaning, Not Just the Sequence of Words

Would you like to learn the verses of Śrī Govardhana-vāsa-prārthanā-daśakam?

Would you like to learn the verses of Śrī Govardhana-vāsa-prārthanā-daśakam?

On Memorizing Ślokas (Part One): Gaining Focus as a Secondary Benefit

On Memorizing Ślokas (Part One): Gaining Focus as a Secondary Benefit

Upcoming daily program for the 3rd month of Cāturmāsya

Upcoming daily program for the 3rd month of Cāturmāsya

Ekadasi Eve

“I do not know Kṛṣṇa at this time, but I do know my gurudeva.”

“I do not know Kṛṣṇa at this time, but I do know my gurudeva.”

Over the past ten days, our readings from A Life of Devotion – a biography written by Śrīmatī Devamayī Dīdī depicting the life and teachings of Śrīla Bhakti Pramoda Purī Gosvāmī Mahārāja – have been a source of great nourishment for me, and for the Ekādaśī posting today, I wanted to share

Kalyāṇa-kalpataru Overview – Introduction & First Branch

Kalyāṇa-kalpataru Overview – Introduction & First Branch

Reorganizing My Life's Focuses

Reorganizing My Life's Focuses

Śrīla Gurudeva's Rūpānugatva and the Meaning of Rūpānuga

Śrīla Gurudeva's Rūpānugatva and the Meaning of Rūpānuga

From Śrīmad Bhāgavata to Caitanya Bhāgavata

From Śrīmad Bhāgavata to Caitanya Bhāgavata

I've got a gift for you! 🎁 A Vaiṣṇava calendar on all your devices

I've got a gift for you! 🎁 A Vaiṣṇava calendar on all your devices

🖐️ Five ways I get others to hold me accountable

🖐️ Five ways I get others to hold me accountable

Rays of The Harmonist

Guru-sevā

Guru-sevā

Tomorrow marks the sacred 125th Vyāsa-pūjā day of nitya-līlā-praviṣṭa oṁ viṣṇupāda Śrī Śrīmad Bhakti Pramoda Purī Gosvāmī Mahārāja. In honor of this auspicious occasion, I am posting here a profound and sobering article authored by him, titled "Guru-sevā." If you would like to join me for a live

Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī – The Day of Her Advent 🪷 PART TWO

Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī – The Day of Her Advent 🪷 PART TWO

Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī – The Day of Her Advent 🪷 PART ONE

Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī – The Day of Her Advent 🪷 PART ONE

One Must Correctly Identify A Vaiṣṇava

One Must Correctly Identify A Vaiṣṇava

Self-Assessment on the Disappearance Day of Śrīla Guru-pādapadma

Self-Assessment on the Disappearance Day of Śrīla Guru-pādapadma

A True Experience of Separation

A True Experience of Separation

Last Janmāṣṭamī Discourse

Last Janmāṣṭamī Discourse

Tithi-katha

Praṇāma mantra for Śrī Rūpa-Raghunātha

Praṇāma mantra for Śrī Rūpa-Raghunātha

rūpeti nāma vada bho rasane! sadā tvaṁ rūpaṁ ca saṁsmara manaḥ karuṇā-svarūpam rūpaṁ namaskaru śiraḥ sadayāvalokaṁ tasyā-dvitīya-sutanuṁ raghunātha-dāsam O tongue, always chant the name Rūpa. O mind, remember Śrī Rūpa, the embodiment of compassion. O head, bow to Śrī Rūpa, whose glance distributes mercy. In the same way, chant, remember,

The 100th Appearance Day of Śrīla Bhakti Ballabha Tīrtha Gosvāmī Mahārāja

The 100th Appearance Day of Śrīla Bhakti Ballabha Tīrtha Gosvāmī Mahārāja

3 readings in honor of Śrīla B.V. Vāmana Gosvāmī Mahārāja & Śrīla B.V. Trivikrama Gosvāmī Mahārāja

3 readings in honor of Śrīla B.V. Vāmana Gosvāmī Mahārāja & Śrīla B.V. Trivikrama Gosvāmī Mahārāja

The Esoteric Meaning of Annakūṭa

The Esoteric Meaning of Annakūṭa

Our Kārtika-vrata program & Paramgurudeva Nectar

Our Kārtika-vrata program & Paramgurudeva Nectar

Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī – The Day of Her Advent 🪷 PART TWO

Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī – The Day of Her Advent 🪷 PART TWO

Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī – The Day of Her Advent 🪷 PART ONE

Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī – The Day of Her Advent 🪷 PART ONE

Rupa-siksa

Should I restart the Rūpa-śikṣā study program? 🤔

Should I restart the Rūpa-śikṣā study program? 🤔

When I looked at the calendar yesterday, I noticed Akṣaya-tṛtīyā approaching in just two weeks' time. I was reminded that this was the day we began the Śrī Rūpa-śikṣā program last year. With it coming so soon, I'm now starting to feel mental, wondering whether or not

R-s 6a 💦 Watering the Seed

R-s 6a 💦 Watering the Seed

R-s 5c 🌱 The SEED of the Vine of Devotion

R-s 5c 🌱 The SEED of the Vine of Devotion

R-s 5b 🤲 I "receive" the seed?

R-s 5b 🤲 I "receive" the seed?

R-s 5a ✨ By the Mercy of Guru and Kṛṣṇa...

R-s 5a ✨ By the Mercy of Guru and Kṛṣṇa...

R-s 4b ❤️‍🩹 In whom do I place my trust?

R-s 4b ❤️‍🩹 In whom do I place my trust?

R-s 4a 😌 Only the devotee of Kṛṣṇa is peaceful

R-s 4a 😌 Only the devotee of Kṛṣṇa is peaceful

Rupa-siksa

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Should I restart the Rūpa-śikṣā study program? 🤔

R-s 6a 💦 Watering the Seed

R-s 5c 🌱 The SEED of the Vine of Devotion

R-s 5b 🤲 I "receive" the seed?

R-s 5a ✨ By the Mercy of Guru and Kṛṣṇa...

Rays of The Harmonist

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Guru-sevā

Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī – The Day of Her Advent 🪷 PART TWO

Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī – The Day of Her Advent 🪷 PART ONE

One Must Correctly Identify A Vaiṣṇava

Self-Assessment on the Disappearance Day of Śrīla Guru-pādapadma

Sri Caitanya-bhagavata

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Cb Madhya-khaṇḍa and planning the Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura kirtan program

From Śrīmad Bhāgavata to Caitanya Bhāgavata

Weekly Caitanya-bhāgavata reading premieres in ONE HOUR! ⏳

Would you like to read Śrī Caitanya-bhāgavata with me?