Kshira-chora Gopinatha (REMUNA)
Famous temple of Kshira-chora Gopinatha, the Krishna Deity who stole condensed milk (Kshira) for His dear-most devotee, Sr Madhavendra Puri, lies in a small pastoral village named Remuna in the Balasore (Baleshwar) district of Orissa. Balasore is halfway between Puri and Kolkata
Prasādam
Eating prasādam is a fundamental practice of bhakti-yoga. In other forms of yoga one must artificially repress the senses, but the bhakti-yogī can engage his or her senses in a variety of pleasing spiritual activities, such as tasting delicious food offered to Lord Krishna. In
Chanting the Hare Krishna Mantra
The first principle in devotional service is to chant the Hare Krishna mahā-mantra (mahā means “great”; mantra means”sound that liberates the mind from ignorance”): Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare HareHare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare You
The Four Yugas
Each yuga is an age with specific characteristics in which incarnations of Krsna appear. The four yugas make up a cycle called divya-yuga, which lasts 4,320,000 years. One thousand of these yugas equal one day of Brahma, which is called a kalpa. Brahma’s lifespan is 100 yea
Putting On Tilak
Tilaka refers to the markings which Vaisnava devotees apply to their bodies, to remind themselves and others that we are all eternal servants of Lord Krsna. The U-shaped mark represents the heel of Lord Visnu, and the oval part represents the Tulasi leaf. Tilaka is applied to twe
Setting up Home Altar
The purpose of spiritual knowledge is to bring us closer to God, or Krishna. Krishna says in the Bhagavad-gītā (18.55), bhaktyā māṁ abhijānāti: “I can be known only by devotional service.” Knowledge guides us in proper action. Spiritual knowledge directs us to satisfy
Bhaja Bhakata Vatsal
bhaja bhakata-vatsala śrī-gaurahariśrī-gaurahari sohi goṣṭha-bihārīnanda-jaśomatī-citta-hari (bhaja govinda govinda gopāla) Just worship Sri Gaurahari, who is always affectionate toward His devotees. He is the same Supreme Godhead, Krsna, who sported in the cowherd p
Vibhavari Sesa
vibhāvarī śeṣa, āloka-praveśa,nidrā chāri’ uṭho jīvabolo hari hari, mukunda murāri,rāma kṛṣṇa hayagrīva The night has come to an end and the light of dawn is entering. O jiva soul, arise and give up your sleep. Chant the holy names of Lord Hari, who is
Jaya Radhe Jaya Krsna Jaya Vrndavana
jaya rādhe, jaya kṛṣṇa, jaya vṛndāvanśrī govinda, gopīnātha, madana-mohan All glories to Radha and Krsna and the divine forest of Vrndavana. All glories to the three presiding Deities of Vrndavana–Sri Govinda, Gopinatha, and Madana-mohana. śyama-kunḍa, rād
Radha Krsna Prana Mora
rādhā-kṛṣṇa prāṇa mora jugala-kiśorajīvane maraṇe gati āro nāhi mora The divine couple, Sri Sri Radha and Krsna, is my life and soul. In life or death I have no other refuge but Them. kālindīra kūle keli-kadambera vanaratana-bedīra upara bosābo du’jana
