The International group reaches Simantadvipa. The day was filled with katha from morning to evening (about 6 hours of pure nectar). HH Bhakti Nrisimha Maharaj, Bhakti Nityananda Maharaj and Bhakti Purusottama Maharaj gave us the first wave of nectar at the edge of Rudradvipa. Soon after HH Sacinandana Maharaj led the devotees on an unforgettable […]
Day 5 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
We visited three islands: Jahnudvipa, Modadrumadvipa and Rudradvipa. Before breakfast we were at Mamgachi, at Vrndavana das Thakur’s birthplace. He is the author of Caitanya Bhagavata, the first authorized biography of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. In that place we sang Nitai Pada Kamala’s song. Sri Nityananda prabhu is the guru of Vrndavana das Thakur. HH […]
Day 4 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
Hare Krsna! Sri Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama ki jay! We visited Campahatti and Vidyanagar, these are very special places. HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami, HH Bhakti Purusottama Swami and HH Bhakti Nityananda Swami gave speech at Campahatti about Gaura Gadadhara deities and Jayadeva Goswami’s lila, At Vidyanagar HH Bhakti Vigna Vinas Narasimha Maharaj spoke about Sri […]
Mothers glorified at Institute of Spiritual Culture
On 22nd February evening, there was an event ‘Celebrating the glories of our mothers‘ at Institute of Spiritual Culture, Mayapur. The event focused on importance of mothers in a Krsna conscious society. First of all, sanyasis enlivened the audience with their words of wisdom. HH Candra Mauli Maharaj emphasized that women should be honored […]
Lecture by HH Candramauli Swami on S.B. 6.4.15-17
On 22nd February, HH Candramauli Swami gave lecture on S.B. 6.4.15-17. Below is transcript of the lecture. HH Candramauli Swami: (Pranama Mantras) We are hearing about Daksa in this particular verse which begins somewhat of a different theme here. Daksa, in his previous manifestation as a Prajapti, committed a very serious offense. What was his position? […]
Day 2 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
Gauranga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Day 2 of parikrama was a Very Very special day. Agnidev prabhu sang Boro Sukhe Gabor gai at Surabhi Kunj leading amazing kirtan. The devotees stood up and danced in ecstasy! HH Jayapataka Maharaj delivered amazing talk full of ecstatic love for Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Devotees were still in Godrumadvipa, the island […]
Day 1 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
Thousands of devotees from all over the world have been participating in Nabadvipa Mandala Parikrama for the last twenty-five years. This year, eight thousand devotees took part in the parikrama. Parikrama Adivas took place on 21st February morning at Yog pitha. The parikrama began on 22nd and devotees visited Godruma dvipa, the island of Kirtana. The […]
Lecture on disappearance day of HH Tamal Krishna Goswami
On 18th February, HH Bhakti Charu Swami gave a lecture on disappearance day of HH Tamal Krishna Goswami. Below is transcript of the lecture. Hare Krishna. When Srila Prabhupada went to the West, Krishna actually created the perfect arrangement for Srila Prabhupada. The United States of America, at that time, was in a perfect situation […]
Lecture by HH Niranjan Swami
On 18th February, HH Niranjan Swami gave the morning Bhagwatam lecture on SB 6.17.30. Below is the transcript of the lecture. (Pranama Mantras) First I would like to thank all of the assembled vaisnavas for this opportunity to render service. I pray to all of the vaisnavas who are here today to bless me that I may […]
Sivaratri celebrations at ISKCON Rajapur
On 19th February evening, there was a grand celebration of Siva ratri festival at ISKCON Jagannath Temple, Rajapur. More than hundred devotees gathered for the event. Many resident and visitor devotees went from Mayapur Chandrodaya Temple. First of all, there were lectures by HH Candramauli Maharaj and HH Bhakti Vighna Vinasa Narasimha Swami. Both of them glorified […]
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