Coming to Vidyanagara, Sri Nityananda Raya explained to Sri Jiva its significance, "At the time of pralaya, Navadvipa, the eternal dhama, remains situated in its pure form as an eight-petaled lotus. All the avataras and fortunate living entities stay in one part of the lotus at that time. Matsya avatara... Play

As Nityananda spoke, they went to Jannagara where they saw the enchanting hermitage of Jahnu Muni. Nityananda Prahhu explained, "This enchanting place named Jahnudvipa is known as Bhadravana. At this place, Jahnu Muni underwent penances and received darsana of the golden form of Gauranga.... Play

Anyone who commits offences to Vaishnavas cannot develop devotion to the Supreme Lord by any means whoever XYZ he maybe. It is impossible for devotion and Vaishnav aparadha to co-exist simultaneously. Committing Vaishnav offence is compared to Hati-mata (a mad elephant entering into a garden and uprooting the creeper of... Play

Śrīla Bhakti Siddhānta Sarasvatī Gosvāmī Ṭhākura writes in this regard, “For Devananda Pandit of Kuliya, the fruit of service to the Vaiṣṇava was faith in Mahāprabhu’s lotus feet. Vakresvara Pandit’s visit to his house was the source of this auspiciousness. Although Devanand Pandit was a Smarta, he was a great... Read

Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur

Hearing Siva's words, beautiful Parvati quickly went to Simantadvipa. As she constantly meditated on the form of Gauranga and chanted His name, she became immersed in prema. After some time, Gauracandra appeared with His associates to bestow mercy on Parvati. His complexion was like molten gold. He had long arms,... Read

Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur

At Godruma Dvipa the devotees' desires are fulfilled. One who builds a cottage and worships here will easily become absorbed in Sri Chaitanya's lotus feet. This dvipa includes the places where Indra came with Surbhi cow to ask forgiveness from Krishna, Suvarnavihara where during Satya-yuga, a wall-known King named Suvarna... Read

Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur

The Lord was as brilliant as a hundred suns, and He attracted the minds of the yogis. He appeared with the Panca-tattva. How extraordinary was that form! His form had a beautiful golden hue. Around His neck was a garland of flowers, and His glittering ornaments illuminated all directions. His... Read

Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur

Seeing the vipra's devotion, Varaha sweetly said, 'O Vasudeva, as you are My devotee, I am satisfied by your worship. When Kali-yuga comes I will display My pastimes here. Hear My words. In the three worlds, there is no comparison to Navadvipa. Though it is hidden now, it is My... Read

Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur

They came to Ratupura and saw the beauty of that town. Sri Nityananda said, "We have now come to Ritudvipa. This place is extremely attractive. The trees are bending down their heads in respect, the breeze is blowing gently, and the flowers are blooming everywhere. The humming of the bees... Read

Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur

As Nityananda spoke, they went to Jannagara where they saw the enchanting hermitage of Jahnu Muni. Nityananda Prahhu explained, This enchanting place named Jahnudvipa is known as Bhadravana. At this place, Jahnu Muni underwent penances and received darsana of the golden form of Gauranga.... Read

Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur

Arriving at Mamagacchi village, Nityananda explained to Jiva, "Here, in Modadrumadvipa is Ayodhya. In a previous kalpa, when Rama was banished to the forest, He came to this place with Laksmana and Janaki. He built a hut under a huge banyan tree here and lived happily for some time.”... Read

Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur

In this Rudradvipa, the eleven Rudras reside. Headed by Nila-lohita Siva, the Rudras chant Gauranga's glories and constantly dance in bliss. As the demigods watch their dancing, they become happy and shower flowers from the sky.... Read

Srila Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj

Experience Srila Gurudev’s ecstatic mood while he is fully absorbed in performing kirtan.... Play