Knowing more about Sri Navadvipa Mandal Parikrama
It all started with Lord Nityananda Himself taking His dear devotee, Jiva Gosvami, on a tour to this mystical and most merciful land of Sri Chaitanya...
Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is – 5
Recently a friend disturbed my firmly rooted illusion. He asked some group members to reveal what attracts them the most about Sri Mayapur. A...
Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is – 4
It is a known fact among devotees that becoming proud of oneself is perhaps the easiest thing to do. Hopefully, I wouldn't be accused...
Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is -3
If the state government were to announce today that anyone who has lived in India for six months will get one million gold coins...
Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is -2
Welcome back! One more book that has made a lasting impression on my mind is Navadwip Dham Mahatmaya by Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur. After briefly...
Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is -1
"Do you know Mayapur? Yes! Have you been to Mayapur? So many times! Wait a minute-which Mayapur are you talking about? The one that...
Mayapur Meditation
I look outside my window and see the tall Kadamba tree blossoming with beautiful Kadamba flowers all over. This is the first in this...
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