100 Years
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Birth Centennial Annual of Om Vishnupad 108 Sri Srimad Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj, Acharya of Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math (Regd.)
It is not that whatever one speaks becomes bhakti. Only when the Lord accepts our speech does it become bhakti. If the Lord is not satisfied by our chanting or listening, then that chanting and listening is not bhakti.
Sreela Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaj
Today
Bhadrapada, September 23, 2026
Dwadashi
Fasting for Vijaya Mahadwadashi. Sri Hari Parshwa-parivartan. Sri Vaman Dwadashi. The appearance of Lord Vamandev. The appearance of Srila Jiva Goswami Prabhu.
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Śrī Vāmana-avatāra
In the 8th Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Śrīla Kṛṣṇa Dvaipāyana Vedavyāsa Muni has given detailed accounts of Lord Vāmanadeva’s pastime of appearance, the capturing of the three planetary systems from Bali Mahārāja (on the pretext of asking for only three steps of land) and the eventual awarding of the Sutala planet to Bali.
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Śrīla Jiva Gosvāmī
Srila Jiva Gosvāmī made his appearance in 1455, Sakabdha (1533 A.D.), on the 12th day of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadra. He disappeared from view at the age of 85 in 1540 A.D., (Sakabdha, 3rd day of bright fortnight, Pausa). As a child, Sri Jiva took up the worship of Sri-Sri Rama-Krsna Deities. Carefully decorating Them, and offering bhoga and arati, he served Them attentively. Even when playing, Jivas games were often connected with Lord Krsna's pastimes.
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On the occasion of Parshva Ekadashi (Vaman Ekadashi)
This harikatha was spoken on the day of Parshva Ekadashi also known as Vaman Ekadashi, a day prior to the advent day of Lord Vaman Deva. In the first half Srila Gurudev emphasizes on the actual purpose of observing Ekadashi-vrata. And then he narrates the advent pastime of Lord Vaman Deva in detail.
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Śrī Daśāvatāra-stotram
The Daśāvatāra-stotra and Gīta-govinda, both written by Śrī Jayadeva Gosvāmī, are still sung daily before Lord Jagannātha Deva for His pleasure. The Daśāvatāra deities are worshipped daily in the Jagannātha Temple at Śrī Puruṣottama-dhāma and in many other temples across India. In the Vaiṣṇava lineages of Assam, harināma-saṅkīrtana is performed by singing about the appearance and pastimes of the ten avatāras. Out of the countless manifestations of the Supreme Lord, the Daśāvatāra occupy a special position.
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Glories of Srila Jiva Gosvami
Srila Gurudev narrates how Srila Jiva Gosvāmī defeated the dig-vijayi scholar, eager to amass mundane prestige, who came to Rupa Gosvāmī and Sanatan Gosvāmī to get their signature as an admission of defeat in debate. He also explains in detail why some of Jiva Goswami’s followers demonstrated a preference for the svakīyā-vāda. Jiva Goswami recognizing their limitations to comprehend the transcendental nature of the pārakīyā-rasa, gave credence to the svakīyā doctrine. At the end Srila Gurudev narrates a person’s life who earlier did not have any faith on Mahaprabhu but after having read Srila Jiva Goswami’s ‘Priti-sandarbh’ got deeply attached to Mahaprabhu; he then also established a temple of Him in Bolpur, Shantiniketan in West Bengal.
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Glories of Vaman Deva
Service of the Lord and self-surrender to His lotus feet never result in loss for anyone. Out of foolishness, the ignorant living entity prays for insignificant things from the Supreme Lord. One can achieve the completely blissful Supreme Lord by sincere surrender or devotion without ulterior motive. Bali Maharaj achieved the Supreme Lord by the ātma-nivedana (self-surrender) process of Bhakti.
Recent Posts
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Worship of Krishna Without Radha is Futile
Sri Gurudeva first narrates on why Sukadeva Goswami did not take the name of Radha directly in Srimad Bhagavatam. He then explains the meaning of a hymn written by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, ‘rādha-bhajane yadi mati nāhi bhelā’. He also emphasizes on the fact that without understanding Krishna-tattva nobody can understand Radha-tattva. He narrates Brahma-vimohanlila to indicate how even Brahma failed to understand Krishna when He appeared as a cowherd boy.
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On the Occasion of Radha-astami
Srila Gurudev explains why Sukadev Goswami did not directly take the name of Srimati Radha in Srimad Bhagavatam. He also explains why the love of Srimati Radhika for Krishna is the highest amongst all His devotees. And then He narrates the pastime of Her advent in detail.
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On the Occasion of Lalita-saptami
Srila Gurudev speaks about Radharani—the complete spiritual potency of Sri Krishna and Her principal confidant Lalita. He emphasizes on not worshipping Lalita-sakhi for getting any material benefits. Explaining a few lines of Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s kirtan, ‘radha krishna pad kamale mana’, he states that Gaudiya Vaishnavas belong to Lalita-sakhi’s group.
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On the appearance Day of Advaita-shakti Sri Sitadevi
Srila Gurudev narrates the glories of Advaita Acharya and His potency Sri Sitadevi. Without the mercy of the potency nobody can get the grace of possessor of the potency. He explains the meaning of a kirtan composed by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, ‘āmār samān hina nāhi e saṁsāre’ in which Srila Thakur prays for the grace of Yogamaya, the internal potency of Supreme Lord. While narrating the glories of Sitadevi and Advaita Acharya, Srila Gurudev also emphasizes on the important teachings for a sadhaka to progress on the path of devotion.
Upcoming Events
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September 24, 2026
Trayodashi
Paran by 9:30 am. The appearance of Srila Sacchidananda Bhaktivinoda Thakur.
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September 25, 2026
Chaturdashi
Sri Ananta Chaturdashi. The disappearance of Srila Haridas Thakur.
Hladini-shakti Srimati Radhika
Srila Bhakti Siddhant Saraswati Prabhupad says, "We worship Krishna because He is Radharani's favorite. Our interest is in Radharani, and Krishna is Her favorite. And only because She wants Krishna do we have any connection with Him. We are really saktas, worshipers of God's potency; not saktas like the worshipers of Durga, but suddha-saktas. The real, original potency, Krishna's dedicating Moiety, is in Vraja. Both direct and indirect connections with Krishna come through Her. This is Radha's position."
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Worship of Krishna Without Radha is Futile
Sri Gurudeva first narrates on why Sukadeva Goswami did not take the name of Radha directly in Srimad Bhagavatam. He then explains the meaning of a hymn written by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, ‘rādha-bhajane yadi mati nāhi bhelā’. He also emphasizes on the fact that without understanding Krishna-tattva nobody can understand Radha-tattva. He narrates Brahma-vimohanlila to indicate how even Brahma failed to understand Krishna when He appeared as a cowherd boy.
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The Presiding Deity of the Hladini-shakti
Ananda-dayini-sakti giving ananda, giving happiness giving ecstatic feeling, exhilarating feeling to Krishna. Radharani is the presiding deity of the hladini-shakti. If you want ananda you have to get the grace of hladini-shakti.
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On the Occasion of Radha-astami
Srila Gurudev explains why Sukadev Goswami did not directly take the name of Srimati Radha in Srimad Bhagavatam. He also explains why the love of Srimati Radhika for Krishna is the highest amongst all His devotees. And then He narrates the pastime of Her advent in detail.
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Kothay Go Prem Mayi Radhe Radhe..
This sweet kirtan was sung by Most Revered Srila Gurudev on 19 August 2012 in His Bhajan Kutir. Gaur Kishor Das Babaji Maharaj used to sing this in the place of Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur. He is calling where is our Radharani who is full of the divine love. All will be very pleased to hear his kirtan including Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur and Bhakti Siddhanth Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad.
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Prabhupad’s Lecture on Radhastami
Today is Her appearance day. Having accrued all varieties of compassion from Bhagavan, she distributes that as gifts to all. May that personification of great mercy manifest within our hearts and make Her appearance there. May Her appearance day be the concern of our adoration.
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Radha-dasya
Prabhupada then came out from his inner quarters and said, "Yes, but their concern for Radharani and our concern for Radharani are quite different. They come to Radharani because She is Krishna's favorite; but our position is the opposite. We worship Krishna because He is Radharani's favorite. Our interest is in Radharani, and Krishna is Her favorite. And only because She wants Krishna do we have any connection with Him. "
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Devī Kṛṣṇa-mayī Proktā Rādhikā Para-devatā
This is the English translation of Srila Gurudev’s notes on Radha-tattva.
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The Glories of Srimati Radharani
The following excerpt is compiled from two lectures given by Srila Prabhupada in 1925 and 1926 respectively.
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Jay Dau Jay Dau
In one harikatha on the advent of Lord Baladeva, Srila Gurudev emphasized the importance of performing the ‘Jaya Dau Jaya Dau’ kirtan. He instructed that his Gurudev, HDG Srila Bhakti Dayita Madhav Goswami Maharaja used to pray for the grace of Guru, Vaiṣṇavas, and Bhagavan through this kirtan, and that we should do it without fail on every special tithi. By doing so, Guru, Vaiṣṇavas, and Bhagvan will be pleased.
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Radhe Radhe Govind Govind Radhe
Srila Gurudev has always emphasized on performing all the devotional practices with the sole purpose of satisfying the object of our worship Supreme Lord Sri Krishna. "Example is better than precept", is his way of teaching. He showed the pastimes of utmost absorption in each and every devotional forms he enacted to practice. So does His pastime of performing Kirtans. Srila Bhakti Pramod Puri Goswami Maharaj, one prominent disciple of Srila Bhakti Siddhant Saraswati Thakur Prabhupad, used to say that Nityanand Prabhu and Gauranga Mahaprabhu Himself get manifest and dance in Srila Gurudev’s Kirtan.
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Guru Tattva
श्रीमद्-भागवतम् [११.३.२१]
तस्माद् गुरुं प्रपद्येत जिज्ञासु: श्रेय उत्तमम् ।
शाब्दे परे च निष्णातं ब्रह्मण्युपशमाश्रयम् ॥
11.3.21
jijñāsuḥ śreya uttamam
śābde pare ca niṣṇātaṁ
brahmaṇy upaśamāśrayam
Therefore, enquire from Gurudeva about the best eternal welfare with complete submission to him. A bona fide guru is endowed with two special qualities: 1) He is well-versed in authentic scriptures and 2) has realization of Divinity.
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Highest Munificent Form of Godhead
A votary, to satisfy Chaitanya Mahāprabhu and the Supreme Lord Śrī Krishna, should at least practice the first and third verses of Śikṣāṣṭaka sincerely from the core of the heart. Chaitanya Mahāprabhu has taught in the first verse, mainly seven principal attainments or more correctly all attainments while doing Śrī Rādhā-Krishna sankīrtan.
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His kīrtana is Only for Bhagavan’s Pleasure
Krishna is telling Narada Goswami ‘mad-bhaktā yatra gāyanti tatra tiṣṭhāmi nārada’ (Padma Puran). 'Wherever My devotees assemble and sing the glories of My Name, Form, Attributes, Pastimes and Personal Associates is the place that I stay.' Also, Srila Gurudev would refer to Sri Vyasa Deva’s pastime of attaining eternal bliss after he wrote Srimad Bhagavatam exclusively for the pleasure of the Lord on the advice of his Guru Narada Goswami. Here Srila Bhakti Kushala Padmanabha Maharaj is affectionately remembering the same teaching of Gurudev through his kirtans and harikatha. that all the limbs of devotion should be performed with the sole purpose of propitiating the Supreme Lord and nothing else.
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