“To the beating of drums, it was announced that the king was returning to Ayodhya. The many demigods rained down flowers, the aura was good, and everything looked beautiful.” (Janaki Mangala, 169) pare nisānahiṃ ghāu rāu avadhahiṃ cale | sura… Read More ›
“Most of his contemporary biographers have mentioned certain anecdotes regarding Chaitanya which are simple records of his early miracles. It is said that when he was an infant in his mother’s arms he wept continually, and when the neighboring ladies… Read More ›
“As you are very strong, the brother of the master of the treasury [Kuvera] and possess a great military force, why did you have to lure Rama away to come and do your wife-robbery?” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki… Read More ›
“He who is temperate in his habits of eating, sleeping, working and recreation can mitigate all material pains by practicing the yoga system.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 6.17) Download this episode (right click and save) It was midafternoon. After having waited… Read More ›
“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 ›
“A person who works very hard, no matter in what occupation, and who offers the result of the work to the service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, is called a karma-yogi.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 3.20.34 Purport) Download… Read More ›
“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 ›
“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 ›
“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 ›
“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 ›