At 6:00 am the devotees left Jagannath Mandira in Rajapura to Murari Gupta’s house. There the devotees heard from HH Sacinandana Swami about Srivasa taking shelter of Lord Nrisimhdeva when he was threatened by the Kazi; from HG Rajendrananda Prabhu about Atmanivedana ( full surrender) which is the process of Antardvipa; from HH Bhakti Nityananda […]
Day 6 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
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 3 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
Gauraangaaaaaaa! On the third day (24th Feb) the Parikrama headed to Madhyadvipa, the island of Smaranam ( remembering). The first Holy place visited was Hamsa Vahana, where the devotees prayed for eagerness to Lord Shiva. Then the Parikrama reached Naimisaranya where Guru Puja was held. This was followed up with speeches by HG Pankajanghri […]
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 […]
Panca tattva cry during Kirtan mela
On the concluding night of Kirtan Mela this year (February 20th 2015), devotees in Mayapur bore witness to something truly unforgettable: the Panca Tattva deities shedding profuse tears. The next day we asked His Grace Jananivas Prabhu, head pujari of Sri Sri Mayapur Candradoya Mandir, to comment on the significance of this event. Here’s what […]
Deity worship courses at Mayapur Academy
Mayapur Academy – Gaura Purnima courses The Mayapur Academy offers the following courses on deity worship for the devotees. 1 March, 10.30 am – 1.30 pm Questions and answers on deity worship (HG Jananivas Prabhu) with Russian translation. 1 – 3rd March, 10 am – 2 pm Cooking (HG Rasesvari Mataji) with Russian translation. 1 – […]
Pandal programs during Gaura Purnima
This year the Gaura Purnima Festival, Main Pandal Entertainment will be held on February 28, March 1, 2, 3 & 4. The Main Pandal is located near Vamsi Bhavan. There are a number of great acts already booked to perform this year including a new production by Bhakti Marg Swami. Maharaja’s new drama, “Blue Mystic” […]
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