“Janaka did all the rituals and made all the preparations for the departure. Then Rama with His brothers went to the king’s palace.” (Janaki Mangala, 164) sakala calana ke sāja janaka sājata bhae | bhāinha sahita rāma taba bhūpa bhavana… Read More ›
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Talking About Independence
“God does not interfere with the little independence of the living entity. In Bhagavad-gita, the Lord has explained in all respects how one can elevate his living condition.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Bhagavad-gita, 18.63 Purport) Download this episode (right click and save)… Read More ›
Using All Your Intellect
“Of these, the wise one who is in full knowledge in union with Me through pure devotional service is the best. For I am very dear to him, and he is dear to Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.17) Download this… Read More ›
Dependent On The Son
“O son, don’t forget our love for You; keep us always in Your heart. Know that the king, his relatives, and this entire city are Your servants.” (Janaki Mangala, 168) tāta tajiya jani choha mayā rākhabi mana | anucara jānaba… Read More ›
From Taking To Giving
“Entrusting Sita and all daughters to Him, again and again looking at Rama, with folded hands she requested:” (Janaki Mangala, 167) sīya sahita saba sutā saunpi kara jorahin | bāra bāra raghunāthahi nirakhi nihorahin || Download this episode (right click… Read More ›
Ecstasy in Loss
“Then when she heard Rama ask for permission to leave, she became filled with sadness. Without hesitation and with much love and ecstasy she touched His feet.” (Janaki Mangala, 166) mānge vidha rāma ko taba suni karūnā bharīn | parihari… Read More ›
When It’s Polite To Stare
“The mother-in-law did the arati and offered gifts, following tradition. Looking at His dark face again and again, she felt happiness in the heart and great attachment.” (Janaki Mangala, 165) sāsu utāri āratī karahiṃ nichāvari | nirakhi nirakhi hiyan haraṣahiṃ… Read More ›
Insomnia
“When the king’s wife heard that the barata party was leaving the next morning, being so sad that sleep couldn’t come to her the night passed.” (Janaki Mangala, 162) prāta barāta calihi suni bhūpati bhāmini | pari na biraha basa… Read More ›
A Welcome Never to Wear Out
“Again and again he requested the barata party to stay a few more days. Janaka continued to offer hospitality of so many kinds.” (Janaki Mangala, 161) kari kari binaya kachuka dina rākhi barātinha | janaka kīnha pahunāī aganita bhāntinha ||… Read More ›
Bhusura
“Actors, singers, soldiers, sons, and the people who were watching all praised the king and spoke of his deeds. The king, with joy and without hesitation, gave away jewels and elephants to the groups of brahmanas.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 20.2)… Read More ›