“O Lord of the universe, I do not desire material wealth, materialistic followers, a beautiful wife or fruitive activities described in flowery language. All I want, life after life, is unmotivated devotional service to You.” (Lord Chaitanya, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya… Read More ›
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Lord of the Universe
“O Lord of the universe, I do not desire material wealth, materialistic followers, a beautiful wife or fruitive activities described in flowery language. All I want, life after life, is unmotivated devotional service to You.” (Lord Chaitanya, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya… Read More ›
Bhakti Is Knowledge
“One who thinks himself lower than the grass, who is more tolerant than a tree, and who does not expect personal honor but is always prepared to give all respect to others can very easily always chant the holy name… Read More ›
Not For The Honor
“One who thinks himself lower than the grass, who is more tolerant than a tree, and who does not expect personal honor but is always prepared to give all respect to others can very easily always chant the holy name… Read More ›
Unifying All Poets
“As the kumuda flower blooms at the sight of the moonrise, like that Ayodhya alighted in happiness. All the poets sing of the glories of Rama’s wedding.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 24.1) bikasahiṁ kumuda jimi dēkhi bidhu bha’i avadha sukha sōbhāma’ī… Read More ›
Happiness Is Rising
“Looking at the four pairs, they gave their blessings as they departed. Like the white lily blooming at the rising of the moon, happiness grew in their hearts.” (Janaki Mangala, 192) jōrīṁ cāri nihāri asīsata nikasahiṁ | manahum̐ kumuda bidhu-udaya… Read More ›
Gift Dilemma
“They gave gifts of clothes to all who were entitled. All the guests, the female attendants, and the wives of the gurus received gifts.” (Janaki Mangala, 191) nēgacāra kari dīnha sabahiṁ pahirāvani | samadhī sakala su’āsini guratiya pāvani || Download… Read More ›
Nothing Left
“They gave the beggars whatever they asked for and more, who gave their blessings here and there. Then they did puja to the devas and the forefathers for Rama’s good fortune.” (Janaki Mangala, 190) jācaka kīnha nihāla asīsahiṁ jaham̐ taham̐… Read More ›
With All Due Honor
“Upon arriving at the residence, they performed all the auspicious rituals with all due honor. They gave away clothes, gold, jewels and cows to the brahmanas.” (Janaki Mangala, 189) bhavana āni sanamāni sakala maṅgala ki’ē | basana kanaka mani dhēnu… Read More ›
Janma Saphala
“When the women opened up the veils to see the brides, they realized the meaning to their eyes, making their births successful.” (Janaki Mangala, 188) nāri uhārū ughāri dulahininha dēkhahiṁ | naina lāhu lahi janama saphala kari lēkhahiṁ || Download… Read More ›