I was so impudent as to seek self-realization; however I could not touch even one drop from the ocean of the … Read more >
Radhe Radhe !
Let’s take a break here and learn little bit about the author who was a Vaishnav saint. His name was sri Haridas Goswami.
The most munificent Baby Gourānga
Sakhi Kanchanā was mad in Gour-prem. The piteous cry from her crystal clear heart penetrated the tough walls of Neelāchal-Gambheerā and right into the heart of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahāprabhu. He was discussing Krishna-kathā with the devotees. … Read more >
Gour-virahini Priyāji’s face resembled the pale moon in the sky of Nadiyā. She slowly bent her face and seriously remarked in a tear-choked voice – “But sakhi, this is not truly a Gour-glorification! By adding the name of this wretched … Read more >
(Yathā Rāg)
esho gour esho !
(āmār) hridoy āsane esho boso he !
esho gour esho he !
On hearing this song, Priyāji was overwhelmed with blissful prem. The depth of sakhi Amitā’s Gour-prem mesmerized her. She had no word to express her gratitude. Priyāji’s eyes became premānanda personified -they were radiating so much loveliness! Restraining her tears, … Read more >
Virahini Priyāji first finished her jap. Then with tears of prem flowing from her eyes, she spoke softly with tear-choked voice –
“My dear sakhi Amita! I do not know any Gour-kathā or Gour-kirtan.
Gour-virahini Priyāji was even now immersed in japa; her eyes were overflowing with tears. She was chanting Gour-nām. The tears of prem bathed her bosom and she repeatedly paid obeisance to Neelāchal Dhām. Poet Balarām dās has drawn a beautiful … Read more >
The month of Ashwin had begun; the days were getting shorter and winter was setting in. In the Mahagambheerā-mandir of Nadia, Gour-virahini Priyāji’s Bhajan had become all the more strong. Kanchanā and Amitā, the two confidantes of Priyāji knew what … Read more >
Sri Bishnupriyaa in Gambheeraa
Holy Invocation
Samsaara-daavaanala-leedha-loka-traanaaya kaarunya-ghanaa-ghanatwam |
Praaptasya kalyaana-gunaarnavasya vande guroh sri charanaaravindam ||
This material world is like a raging forest fire; its suffering can be extinguished only by the torrential shower of mercy. Sri Gurudev alone … Read more >