What Are You Doing in Vṛndāvana?
Following a recent video of Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja posted on our Youtube channel, a devotee asks a question concerning the legitimacy of some of Mahārāja’s disciples residing in Vṛndāvana. Gaura Gopāla responds, giving context, history, and some insights into the special relationship between Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja and Śrīpāda B.K. Araṇya Mahārāja.
Pilgrimage with Swami Narasiṅgha – Part 10: Kāliya Ghāṭa
In our tenth instalment of ‘Pilgrimage with Swami Narasiṅgha,’ Mahārāja takes us to Kāliya Ghāṭa in Vṛndāvana, where Kṛṣna subdued the serpent, Kāliya, and explains the significance of this pastime. This article is based on a series of classes by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja given in South India in February 2006, and Śrī Vṛndāvana-dhāma in November 1994.
Pilgrimage with Swami Narasiṅgha – Part 9: Rādhā-kuṇḍa & Śyāma-kuṇḍa
For the upcoming appearance day of Rādhā-kuṇḍa and Śyāma-kuṇḍa on Caitra Pūrṇimā, we present the next instalment of our Pilgrimage With Swami Narasiṅgha series. This article, adapted from several talks by Narasiṅgha Mahārāja, explores some of the pastimes, places, and ontology of Rādhā-kuṇḍa and Śyāma-kuṇḍa, and also addresses questions about bathing in and residing at Rādhā-kuṇḍa.
Śrī Māyāpura Prasaṅgaḥ (Topics Concerning Śrī Māyāpura)
This Sanskrit poem was composed by Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja just after accepting initiation in 1927 and was published in the daily Nadīyā Prakāśa newspaper. Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja narrates the disappearance of Śridhāma Māyāpura after Mahāprabhu’s sannyāsa, its rediscovery by Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, and the preaching by Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura.
Pilgrimage with Swami Narasiṅgha – Part 8: Govardhana
Continuing with our pilgrimage series, in time for Govardhana Pūjā, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja takes us on parikramā of Govardhana Hill. Mahārāja speaks something of the glories of Girirāja as well as the pastimes and history of some of the places around Govardhana. This article has been adapted from a number of talks given by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja. Because of the length of this article, a separate article on Rādhā-kuṇḍa and Śyāma-kuṇḍa will be posted later.
Pilgrimage with Swami Narasiṅgha – Part 7: Keśī Ghāṭa
Continuing with our pilgrimage series, this week Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja takes us to Keśī Ghāṭā where he tells us about Madhumaṅgala’s meeting with the Keśī demon, what Keśī represents, and how Śrīla Prabhupāda almost acquired Keśī Ghāṭa. Mahārāja also narrates his own experience. This article has been adapted from a number of talks and articles by Narasiṅgha Mahārāja.
Prabhupāda Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura’s Visit to Ayodhyā
With the forthcoming observance of Śrī Rāma Navamī, we present 'Prabhupāda Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura’s Visit to Ayodhyā' written by Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda from The Gaudīyā magazine, Vol 3. Issue 21/ In December 1924, after visiting Benares and Prāyāga, Sarasvatī Ṭhākura visited the birth-site of Śrī Rāmācandra in Ayodhyā.
Pilgrimage With Swami Narasiṅgha – Part 6: Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Madana-mohana Temple
Continuing with our series, ‘Pilgrimage with Swami Narasiṅgha,’ this week we go to the Madana-mohana Temple in Vṛndāvana and Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja explains the history and importance of this holy place. This article was adapted from an essay written in 1994 and a class given in Vṛndāvana in 1996.
Pilgrimage With Swami Narasiṅgha – Part 5: Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Ramaṇa Temple
Continuing with our series, ‘Pilgrimage with Swami Narasiṅgha’, this week we go to the famous Rādhā-Ramaṇa Temple in Śrī Vṛndāvana-dhāma where Mahārāja explains the origins of the Deity of Rādhā-Ramaṇa and some history of the temple. This article is adapted from a talk given in Vṛndāvana in 1996 and from two essays written by Mahārāja in 1994.
Pilgrimage With Swami Narasiṅgha – Part 4: Kurukṣetra
Continuing with our pilgrimage series, in time for this week’s Gītā Jayantī celebrations, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja discusses the sacred land of Kurukṣetra where Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā was spoken and explains it’s deeper significance. This article was adapted from a number of talks given by Mahārāja, one at Kurukṣetra in 1990 as well as later talks in Vṛndāvana and Mexico.