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Real self is eternal, so one's relation with the Eternal Supreme Lord is real and eternal.

Sreela Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj

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Phalguna, February 27, 2026

Ekadashi

Fasting for Aamlaki Ekadashi. Parikrama of Godrumdwip and Madhyadwip.


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    Harikatha

    Preparing Ourselves for Parikrama (English)

    To get emancipation from worldly bondage you have to perform Parikrama. You have to engage your sense organs, mind, intelligence and everything for the service of Navadvip Dham. The transcendental Navadvip Dham, the spiritual realm is one with Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the most munificent form of Godhead. Navadvip Dham is all merciful. Without the grace of Navadvip Dham you cannot perform Vraja Dham Parikrama. You will not be able to see Vraja Dham.

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    Glories of Godrumadvipa (English)

    The Lord Indra, and Surabhi remained here beside a banyan tree, constantly serving the lotus feet of Gauranga. Therefore this place is called Godruma [go-cow; druma-tree]. At this place the devotees' desires are fulfilled. One who builds a cottage and worships here will easily become absorbed in Sri Chaitanya's lotus feet.

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    Glories of Godrumadvip (Hindi)

    The Lord disappeared, and Surabhi remained here beside a banyan tree, constantly serving the lotus feet of Gauranga. Therefore, this place is called Godruma [go-cow; druma-tree]. At this place the devotees' desires are fulfilled. One who builds a cottage and worships here will easily become absorbed in Sri Chaitanya's lotus feet.

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    Glories of Sri Devapalli (English)

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    Glories of Narasimha Deva at Narasimha Palli (Hindi)

    Srila Gurudev narrates the glories of Narasimha Deva at Narasimha Palli Dhama on the third day of Sri Navadvip Dhama Parikrama. He narrates the Lord’s pastime of killing Hiranyakasipu and showering affection on Prahlad.

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    Glories of Suvarnavihara (Hindi)

    During Satya-yuga, a well-known king named Suvarna Sena lived here. For a long time he was simply engaged in ruling the kingdom, and even when he grew old he took no rest. The king's mind was absorbed in material hankering, and he was always thinking how to increase his wealth. Who knows by what good fortune Narada happened to come there? After being profusely worshipped by the king, Narada took him to a secluded place and mercifully instructed him on the Absolute Truth.

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    Remembering His Stay at Suvarnavihar

    Srila Gurudev is remembering his stay at Suvarnavihar and describing how it was filled with banana plants and forest. Srila Gurudev says that Srila Paramgurudev sent him to this place to cure his stomach ailment as the water in this place has special qualities.

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    Glories of Harihar Kshetra (Hindi)

    To the west of the Alakananda River see Kasi, where the followers of Siva and his consort endeavor for liberation. This Navadvipa Kasi, however, is superior to the other Kasi. Here, Siva is always dancing and chanting the name of Gaura, begging his followers to accept Gaura-bhakti. The sannyasis who live for a thousand years in Kasi may attain liberation through the cultivation of jnana, but here the devotees kick away that liberation as they dance and chant the name of Gauranga.

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      Preparing Ourselves for Parikrama (English)

      To get emancipation from worldly bondage you have to perform Parikrama. You have to engage your sense organs, mind, intelligence and everything for the service of Navadvip Dham. The transcendental Navadvip Dham, the spiritual realm is one with Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the most munificent form of Godhead. Navadvip Dham is all merciful. Without the grace of Navadvip Dham you cannot perform Vraja Dham Parikrama. You will not be able to see Vraja Dham.

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      Glories of Simantadvipa

      Hearing Shiva's words, beautiful Parvati quickly went to Simantadvipa. As she constantly meditated on the form of Gauranga and chanted His name, she became immersed in prema. After some time, Gaurachandra appeared with His associates to bestow mercy on Parvati. His complexion was like molten gold. He had long arms, wavy hair, and beautiful limbs. He was wearing a long dhoti folded thrice, and from His neck swung a garland of flowers, which was very attractive to behold. Parvati put Gauranga's foot dust on her Samanta (part in the hair) in great distress. From that, the name of Simantadvipa came.

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      Glories of Ganganagar

      Nityanand Prabhu said to Jiva Goswami, “Listen, Jiva, this Ganganagar was founded by Bhagiratha of the Raghu family. When the Celestial Ganga came down, King Bhagiratha led the way, blowing a conch shell. But when Ganga Devi arrived at Navadvip-dhama, she stopped and would not proceed. Bhagiratha saw this and became fearful. Retracing his steps, he came towards Ganga. At this place i.e. in Ganganagar, he began to perform austerities. Satisfied with this, Ganga Devi personally appeared before him.”

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      Glories of Belpukur

      Leading through Parikrama of Bilvapaksa (Bela Pukhariya or Belpukura) in Navadvip dhama, Sri Nityanand Prabhu says to Jiva Goswami, “Radha and Krishna bestowed Their mercy by appearing before Nimbarka. Lighting up all directions and gently smiling.” They said to Nimbarka, “You are very fortunate. You have performed sādhana in Navadvip, Our dear abode. Here We take on one form, as the son of Sachidevi.”

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      Glories of Sardanga

      Sardanga is non-different from Sri Jagannath Puri, Purushottam Dham. Baladeva, Subhadra and Jagannath Deva came to Sardanga and are being served by the devotees here.

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      Navadvip Dham Parikrama

      Sri Mayapura and Sri Navadvip dham are not parts of West Bengal or India or a land of matter. Navadvip dham or Sri Mayapura dham has descended. As Sri Gaurhari is beyond our comprehension, His dham is also beyond our comprehension. By the causeless mercy of Sri Gaurhari, Gaur-dham, we can have contact with it.


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        Glories of Antardvipa

        Nityananda Prabhu speaks to Jiva Goswami, 'My worshipable Lord eternally resides at Mayapur, situated on the east bank of the Ganges. Although in the eyes of common people, Visvambhara took Sannyasa and left Navadvip to go elsewhere, My Gauranga never gives up Mayapur or Navadvip. The devotees can perceive His daily lila. You, Jiva, will also see Gauranga dancing.'

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        Glories of Simantadvipa

        Hearing Siva's words, beautiful Parvati quickly went to Simantadvipa. As she constantly meditated on the form of Gauranga and chanted His name, she became immersed in prema. After some time, Gaurachandra appeared with His associates to bestow mercy on Parvati. His complexion was like molten gold. He had long arms, wavy hair, and beautiful limbs. He was wearing a long dhoti folded thrice, and from His neck swung a garland of flowers, which was very attractive to behold. Parvati put Gauranga's foot dust on her Simanta (part in the hair) in great distress. From that, the name of Simantadvipa came.

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        Glories of Godrumadvipa

        At Godruma Dvipa the devotees' desires are fulfilled. One who builds a cottage and worships here will easily become absorbed in Sri Chaitanya's lotus feet. This dvipa includes the places where Indra came with Surbhi cow to ask forgiveness from Krishna, Suvarnavihara where during Satya-yuga, a wall-known King named Suvarna Sena lived and the temple of Nrsimahadeva well known since Satya-yuga.

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        Glories of Madhyadvipa

        The Lord was as brilliant as a hundred suns, and He attracted the minds of the yogis. He appeared with the Panca-tattva. How extraordinary was that form! His form had a beautiful golden hue. Around His neck was a garland of flowers, and His glittering ornaments illuminated all directions. His glance was beautiful, His hair was long and curled, and a dot of sandalwood decorated His forehead. He wore three-folded cloth, a shining thread, and His neck was decorated with a beautiful jasmine garland. Seeing this form, the rsis were enchanted and they humbly petitioned, 'We surrender to Your lotus feet. Please give us devotion.'

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        Glories of Koladvipa

        Seeing the vipra's devotion, Varaha sweetly said, 'O Vasudeva, as you are My devotee, I am satisfied by your worship. When Kali-yuga comes I will display My pastimes here. Hear My words. In the three worlds, there is no comparison to Navadvip. Though it is hidden now, it is My very dear abode. The scriptures confirm that all holy places such as Brahmavarta reside here. The place where Brahma performed a sacrifice and I appeared to kill Hiranyaksa with My tusks, that holy place is present here, where I have appeared now. By serving Navadvip, all tirthas are served, and by living in Navadvip, the fruit of living at all other tirthas is attained. You are fortunate to serve Me in Navadvip. When Gauranga advents, you will be born here again. You will see the maha-sankirtana and the astounding form of Gauranga.

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        Glories of Ritudvipa

        They came to Ratupura and saw the beauty of that town. Sri Nityananda said, “We have now come to Ritudvipa. This place is extremely attractive. The trees are bending down their heads in respect, the breeze is blowing gently, and the flowers are blooming everywhere. The humming of the bees and the fragrance of the flowers intoxicate the travelers' minds here.”

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        Glories of Jahnudvipa

        As Nityananda spoke, they went to Jannagara where they saw the enchanting hermitage of Jahnu Muni. Nityananda Prahhu explained, This enchanting place named Jahnudvipa is known as Bhadravana. At this place, Jahnu Muni underwent penances and received darsana of the golden form of Gauranga.

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        Glories of Modadrumadvipa

        Arriving at Mamagacchi village, Nityananda explained to Jiva, “ Here, in Modadrumadvipa is Ayodhya. In a previous kalpa, when Rama was banished to the forest, He came to this place with Laksmana and Janaki. He built a hut under a huge banyan tree here and lived happily for some time.”

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        Glories of Rudradvipa

        In this Rudradvipa, the eleven Rudras reside. Headed by Nila-lohita Siva, the Rudras chant Gauranga's glories and constantly dance in bliss. As the demigods watch their dancing, they become happy and shower flowers from the sky.

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        Kirtan

        Gaur Hari Bolo Bhai

        Hear Srila Gurudev’s ringing voice as he sings this transcendental kirtan followed by devotees during nagar-sankirtan in Dham, appealing all to chant Gaur Hari’s name and make their life successful. Srila Bhakti Pramod Puri Goswami Maharaj, a prominent disciple of Srila Bhakti Siddhanth Saraswati Thakur Prabhupad, would say that Nityananda Prabhu and Gauranga Mahaprabhu Themselves dance in the Kirtan performed by Srila Gurudev.

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        Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa Bol Bol

        This composition is from the book 'Gitavali' by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur and he is praying to the enslaved jivas of this world - 'You utter the name of Radha Krishna and you go along with us, then you will get everything.' It reminds us of the blissful pastimes of the Most Merciful Sriman Mahaprabhu and Sri Nityananda Prabhu distributing Krishna-nama and Krishna-prema freely to all the living entities as They dance through 'Nadia.' Srila Gurudev has sung this Kirtan during Sri Navadvip Dhama Parikrama along with devotees and the accompaniment of mridanga, kartals, khansar, etc. The Mahamantra kirtan in the later part is in a sweet soothing Vraja-dhun.

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        गु-कारश चन्द्रकारः स्यात् रु-कारस तेज उच्यते
        अज्ञान नाशकं ब्रह्म गुरुर एव न संशयः।

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        gu-kāraś chāndhakārah syāt ru-kāras teja uchyate
        ajñāna nāśakam brahma gurur eva na saṁśayaḥ

        The ‘gu’ syllable signifies darkness (ignorance) and the ‘ru’ syllable light. Therefore, it is true undoubtedly that the self-effulgent Parabrahma, whose light removes darkness, is guru.

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          Srila Gurudev's Kirtan Album

          Kirtans sung by Srila Gurudev on various occasions

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          Letter

          Financial Difficulty

          We are to accept that which is congenial and give up that which is not congenial for worship of Krishna; we should have firm faith that He is the only sustainer and protector; we are to dedicate ourself totally to the Lotus Feet of Krishna; and be humble by giving up all false material egos.

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          Just by Remembering Him, One Becomes Free From Millions of Births

          Mahārāja also explained that only when a pure devotee is giving prasādam, whether or not it was formally offered to Kṛṣṇa with mantras and everything. If you do that you offer the formal mantras and go near the altar and all that, you still don’t know if Kṛṣṇa has eaten it. But when a pure devotee hands prasādam, you know Kṛṣṇa has eaten it even if it wasn’t offered to him, it was just handed to the pure devotee.

          Calendar

          February 27, 2026

          February 01, 2026

          Purnima

          Paran by 10.02 am. Appearance of Srila Narottam Thakur. Sri Krishna's Madhurotsav.

          February 04, 2026

          Tritiya

          Appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Pragyan Keshav Goswami Maharaj.

          February 06, 2026

          Panchami

          The 152th Divine Appearance annual festival of the Founder of the Sri Chaitanya Math and worldwide Sri Gaudiya Maths, Sri Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur Prabhupada. Sri Vyaspuja Mahotsav at the principal Sri Chaitanya Gaudiya Math of Sri Mayapur and its other branches in India. The disappearance of Srila Purushottam Thakur. Annual Festival of Sri Gaudiya Math Sarbhog (Assam).

          February 07, 2026

          Sashti

          Appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Saranga Goswami Maharaj.

          February 13, 2026

          Ekadashi

          Fasting for Vijaya Ekadashi.

          February 14, 2026

          Dwadashi

          Paran by 10:00 am.

          February 16, 2026

          Chaturdashi

          Sri Sri Shivaratri.

          February 17, 2026

          Amavasya

          Paran of Shivaratri by 9:59 am.

          February 18, 2026

          Pratipad

          Disappearance of Vaishnava Sarvabhauma Srila Jagannath Das Babaji Maharaj and Srila Rasikananda Dev Goswami. 47th Annual Disappearance festival of Om Vishnupad 108 Sri Srimad Bhakti Dayita Madhava Goswami Maharaj, Founder Acharya of Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math (Regd.)

          February 21, 2026

          Chaturthi

          Appearance of Srila Purushottam Thakur.

          February 22, 2026

          Panchami

          The appearance of Tridandi Swami Srimad Bhakti Vivek Bharati Goswami Maharaj.

          February 24, 2026

          Saptami

          Adhivas (Preliminary) Kirtan Festival of Sri Navadvipa Dham Parikrama at Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math, Mayapur

          February 25, 2026

          Navami

          Sri Navadvipa Dham Parikrama begins. Parikrama of Antardwip, the place of the midday pastimes of Sriman Mahaprabhu, Ishodyan.

          February 26, 2026

          Dashami

          Parikrama of Simantadwip.

          February 27, 2026

          Ekadashi

          Fasting for Aamlaki Ekadashi. Parikrama of Godrumdwip and Madhyadwip.

          February 28, 2026

          Dwadashi

          Paran by 9:55 am. The disappearance of Srila Madhavendra Puri.

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